Gemotions

The soft murmur of the cafe barely registered as Leo scrolled through his contacts. He’d intended to text his brother, asking about the upcoming family reunion. He hit send, and the message “Don't want to think about it anymore” went to his ex-girlfriend, Sophia. He closed his eyes, his head swimming with exhaustion. The past few weeks had been a blur of work, deadlines, and sleepless nights. The caffeine in his latte had lost all effect. He knew he should apologize, explain, but the prospect of another conversation felt like a marathon.