Gemotions

It wasn’t the amount that got to him, it was the secrecy. James knew his wife, Susan, wasn’t extravagant, but this… He felt a sharp pang in his chest. His hands clenched into fists. He had discovered a secret account containing nearly a million dollars. He stood frozen, staring at the numbers.

He pictured their life together, their shared dreams, all those moments of intimacy. He felt betrayed. A hot flush spread across his face, and his breath hitched in his throat. The world tilted on its axis. He needed air.