Gemotions

He slammed the lid of the laptop shut. The action echoed in the otherwise quiet apartment. It had been like a storm inside him since discovering the truth. The discovery of the ruse concerning Thomas, his best friend. Thomas, who always talked about his "influential" role in the music industry. The truth? A part-time guitar teacher at a community center.

His knuckles were white as he clenched his fists. The revelation had triggered an explosion of feelings. The lie had exposed a chasm between them. He felt a surge of indignation, the feeling of being made a fool.

He took a deep, shuddering breath and walked to the kitchen. He poured himself a glass of water, the cold liquid doing little to quell the internal turmoil.