Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 75

I knew I’d just end up eating this meal without really tasting a thing.

When I got home, I spent the whole night tossing and turning, halfway between sleep and wakefulness.

The next day, I didn’t roll out of bed until noon, feeling like I was floating as I walked.

rummaged around in the fridge and whipped up some garlic roasted brussel sprouts and shrimp. It wasn’t until then that I felt somewhat alive.

The concert was tonight, and with time to spare, I decided to shake off the funk and boot up my computer to get some work done.

First things first, a quick dive into social media

Seeing the official announcement gave me a much-needed jolt of energy.

Just as I was about to zoom in, Christine’s call popped up, “Hey, sweetie, you holding up okay?”

I didn’t want to worry her, “Yeah, I’m good.”

“Is Bryant back yet?”

I paused, “Nope.”

“Then let’s not talk about him, bad vibes.”

Christine swiftly changed the subject, “I called to tell you, did you see the news about the collaboration project?”

“Just did.”

these collaborations were straightforward – brands reach an agreement, sign the contract,

Christmas collab was different; it was set up as a design competition.

and the winning designer’s brand would get the collaboration deal with the

the brands, everyone sharpening their

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

course. Who wouldn’t be with

top brand was

are so many talents out there, probably just wishful thinking on my part

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director for them now? Why not

“Oh, come on.”

“What would that make me, and how would that be

you know in our society? You think the other

to win that way,” I stood my ground.

stubborn. It’s just a project, not like you’re

labeled as a competition, I’m playing by the rules. Besides, do you think Mark would even go for it? He’s not one to bend the rules.”

“Fair point.”

her tone lightened, “But who knows, maybe

come on. Stop joking..”

I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each other in three years; he wouldn’t just bend the rules for

I might not even get picked to

the final say, and with only two slots available, chances were slim they’d