Gemotions

"That concert was incredible!" Ben exclaimed, slapping his knee. He was telling the story to his new girlfriend, Sarah, who looked captivated by his enthusiasm. He remembered the deafening music, the wild crowd, the freedom of it all. He was beaming, reliving the moment.

The memory sent a sharp pang through Anna. She was sat beside him, silent. She remembered being shoved, the crushing sensation of bodies, the crushing fear she’d felt. She recalled Ben, laughing with his friends, oblivious to her distress. She shifted uncomfortably in her chair, a cold wave washing over her. The divergence in their experience felt like a personal betrayal.