Gemotions

He felt it first in his gut, a cold, empty feeling. Then, the text message arrived, concise and devastating. He’d been preparing for the surprise for weeks, crafting the perfect speech, envisioning the look on her face. Now, everything felt… wrong. He went to the kitchen, aimlessly opening and closing cabinets, unable to focus on anything. His throat felt tight, and a burning sensation started in his eyes. He sat down heavily on a kitchen stool, the silence amplifying the thudding of his heart.