Gemotions

The news landed like a punch to the gut: a sister, hidden away. His jaw tightened, and he could barely breathe. A bubbling fury, thick and dark, threatened to consume him.

He waited. He didn't want to rush. Then, he went straight to the person who delivered the news. He calmly asked for her address and phone number.

That night, he made a call. He started with the basics, then slowly began to tell her about the half-sister, mentioning the family that had never existed. He would make sure she felt the pain he felt.