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.”

were straightforward – brands reach an agreement, sign the

it was

contestants, and the winning designer’s brand would

everyone sharpening their elbows for a shot

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

with such a great

collaborate with the top brand was a dream come

there are so many talents out there,

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director for them now? Why not have him pull

“Oh, come on.”

“What would that make me, and how would that

who you know in our society? You think the other brands won’t be cozying

mine. I don’t want to win that way,” I stood my

too stubborn. It’s just a project, not

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

“Fair point.”

lightened, “But who knows, maybe he’d make an exception

on. Stop

without a second thought, Mark and I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each other in three years; he wouldn’t just

it now. I might not even

had the final say, and with only two