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.”

reach an agreement, sign the contract, and that’s that.

was different; it was set up as a design

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

everyone sharpening their elbows for a shot at

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

Who wouldn’t be with

brand was a dream come true.

so many talents out there,

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chuckled mischievously, “Isn’t Mark the regional director for them now?

“Oh, come on.”

off, “What would that make me, and how

know in our society? You think the other brands won’t be cozying up to Mark

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

“You’re too stubborn. It’s just a project, not like you’re cheating in a

the rules. Besides, do you think Mark

“Fair point.”

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

come on. Stop

close in college, but we hadn’t seen each other in three

might not even get

say, and with only two slots available,