Gemotions

The party was in full swing, music blasting, laughter echoing. He was surrounded by friends, feeling a deep sense of camaraderie and joy. He loved these nights, the feeling of connection. He watched his partner, Sarah, laughing across the room. She looked stunning. He felt a surge of affection. He wanted to tell her how much he loved her.

He found her phone on the bar, which was unusual. He picked it up, wanting to send her a quick message. He glanced at the call log, and his smile disappeared. One number, over and over again. The music seemed to fade, replaced by a deafening silence. A cold wave crashed over him.