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.”

brands reach an

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

for contestants, and the winning designer’s brand would get the collaboration deal with the industry’s

a frenzy among the brands, everyone sharpening their elbows for a shot at the limelight.

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

Who wouldn’t be with such

with the top brand was a dream come

talents out there, probably just wishful thinking on my part

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“Isn’t Mark the regional director for them now? Why not have him pull some

“Oh, come on.”

me, and how

Isn’t it all about who you know in our society? You think the other brands won’t be cozying up to Mark behind the scenes? They

I don’t want to win

just a project, not like you’re cheating in a major design

it’s 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

“Fair point.”

a moment before her tone lightened, “But who knows, maybe he’d

come on.

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

I might not even

department head, Margaret, had the final say, and with only