Gemotions

A tremor ran through Mark as he stared at the crisp, cream-colored envelope. He almost crumpled it, but then, a strange calmness settled over him. He imagined the surprised faces, the hushed whispers. He'd lived in the city, clawed his way to the top of his company and married a woman who was light years out of his league at that point.

He tossed the invitation on the kitchen counter, letting it land with a soft thud. He began thinking about his nemesis, Brad, the star quarterback, who had stolen his girlfriend and everything else.

Mark knew he could easily outshine them all. He’d bring his trophy wife, and they would see the man Brad thought he was, was nothing compared to the reality.