Gemotions

He had the perfect playlist loaded, the snacks arranged, and a meticulously crafted speech prepared. Then, a phone call. The voice on the other end delivered the news. His shoulders slumped. He felt an undeniable lightness, as if he might float away. He slumped onto the sofa. His carefully rehearsed jokes, the carefully chosen gifts, all seemed pointless, meaningless. The color drained from his face and a chill ran down his spine. The air felt thick, difficult to breathe. He stared at the ceiling, the ornate design blurring before his tear-filled eyes.