Gemotions

He hadn't expected a gift from anyone, especially not from Kevin, a former student who’d always been difficult. The neatly wrapped package sat on the front porch, tied with a black ribbon. Mr. Carter stood back in the shadows, hidden from view. He took in a deep breath.

He circled the house once, twice. He hadn't seen Kevin since graduation. The silence of the neighborhood seemed to amplify the racing of his heart.

He cautiously approached the package, his senses on high alert. He scanned the street, the trees, the parked cars. The world held its breath. Then, he went back inside and grabbed his phone. He dialed a number and waited.