Gemotions

The letter arrived on a Friday, tucked between bills. It was from the school bully, Mark, the one who'd made Michael’s childhood a living hell. Michael remembered the shame, the fear, the isolation. He was now a successful architect, his life a testament to his resilience. The apology detailed Mark's remorse, his attempts at redemption.

He crushed the letter in his hand, then let it fall. He walked to the window, the city sprawling below. He felt a wave of clarity. He would not wallow in the past. He wouldn't relive the hurt. He would use this as a chance to demonstrate his control over his own narrative, his own reactions.

He would seek out Mark. He would show him, with his very presence, what became of a bullied child: strength.