Gemotions

Rain lashed against the car windows, mirroring the storm brewing inside Marcus. He gripped the steering wheel so hard his knuckles ached. He’d seen Sarah at the grocery store, her blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail, her laughter echoing through the produce aisle. And she hadn't known him.

It had been years, but still, seeing her completely blank expression when he'd hesitantly said her name felt like a physical blow. A sense of profound emptiness washed over him. The car radio droned on, a meaningless stream of noise.

His stomach twisted into a knot. He slammed the car into park, and leaned forward, his forehead pressed against the cold steering wheel. The world felt muted, gray, and devoid of the vibrant colors they’d shared as children.