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.”

straightforward – brands reach an agreement,

was different; it was set up as

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

the brands, everyone sharpening their elbows

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

course. Who wouldn’t be with such

collaborate with the top brand was a

many talents out there, probably just wishful thinking on

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

“Oh, come on.”

and how would that

you’re thinking too much. Isn’t it all about who you know in our society? You think the other brands won’t be cozying up to Mark behind

don’t want to win

pragmatist, “You’re too stubborn. It’s just a project,

do you think Mark would even go for it? He’s

“Fair point.”

before her tone lightened, “But who

on. Stop joking..”

the idea 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 bend the rules for me.

now. I might not even

and with only two slots available, chances were slim