Gemotions

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the kitchen, a stark contrast to the icy dread that had settled in her bones. He was showering, humming, completely unaware of the wreckage he'd created. She'd found the messages last night, a clandestine game of cat and mouse played out in coded terms.

She poured herself a cup, the hot liquid barely registering against the chill that had settled deep within her. The betrayal sliced deeper than she’d ever imagined. She had loved him, trusted him. He had chosen to dismantle their life, brick by brick.

She took a slow sip, tasting nothing.