Gemotions

David found the list tucked away in the glove compartment. His hands tightened around the steering wheel, his knuckles turning white. He’d known Chloe for ten years. "Drive a race car." "Visit all seven continents." "Learn to play the saxophone." It felt alien, completely at odds with the woman he knew.

He pulled over to the side of the road, the engine ticking quietly. He read the entries again, each one a jab to the gut. He felt a sense of… what was it? Disbelief, maybe? It was like the world was spinning. He focused on his breathing, trying to regain a sense of equilibrium. He took a deep breath and continued driving, the image of the list burnt into his mind.