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 contract, and that’s

was different; it was set

contestants, and the winning designer’s brand would

sharpening their elbows for a shot at the

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

with such

collaborate with the top brand was a dream come

there are so many talents out there, probably

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director for them now? Why not have

“Oh, come on.”

make me, and how

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 the scenes?

don’t want to win that way,” I

ever the pragmatist, “You’re too stubborn. It’s just a project, not like

by the rules. Besides, do you think Mark

“Fair point.”

a moment before her tone lightened, “But who knows,

come on. Stop

thought, Mark and I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each

about it now. I might not even get picked to compete.”

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