Gemotions

The coffee had long since gone cold, the morning light fading to a dull grey. Sarah stared at the blinking cursor, a small, insistent pulse on the screen. A friend request. From Kevin Riley. The name, instantly, brought a visceral reaction, a tightening in her chest. She had a sudden, overwhelming urge to just shut it all down, pack a bag, and disappear.

She remembered the relentless, underhanded remarks, the way he’d always managed to undermine her confidence. Her fingers trembled as she clicked on his profile. Perfect family photos, a successful career. The same facade he had created back then. The same one that left her feeling… drained. She leaned back in her chair, the wooden slats digging into her back.