Gemotions

The silence in the park was broken only by the chirping of birds, a sound that felt grating now. Liam, the man I believed was my boyfriend, had just introduced me to his "friend," Emily. Emily, whom I’d met before. Emily, whose apartment Liam had casually mentioned visiting last week. Emily, who was wearing the necklace he’d given me for our anniversary. My carefully constructed world began to shatter. I felt a surge of heat rush through me, a burning sensation starting in my chest. My legs felt weak, and I instinctively reached out, touching the nearest tree for support.