Gemotions

He felt it first in his chest, a tightness, a hollowness that seemed to echo through him. Robert had envisioned this evening in vivid detail, picturing laughter and celebration. He’d ordered a cake, a ridiculously extravagant one, and the thought of it now was a burden. He saw the message. *Cancellation. I'll explain later.* The room felt cold, even though the sun was streaming in through the window. He considered just staying in bed all day, cocooned in the sheets, avoiding the world.