Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 79

It’ll be soon?

I felt like a squirrel darting through a pumpkin patch, eager to cling onto a pumpkin and dig deeper into the mysteries it held. Yet, I hesitated, fearing it might be impolite to probe further. It was best to quit while I was ahead.

Every song at the concert tonight was a gem from my personal playlist. I was left wanting. more even after the final note had been sung. As the artist exited the stage, a surreal feeling washed over me, like waking from an intense dream.

Sitting there, lost in thought, I noticed the crowd slowly making their exits, leaving behind a void that seemed to engulf me.

Throughout this, my phone; which I had been clutching all evening, remained silent. No message or call from Bryant. Mark, respecting my need for space, didn’t rush me. He waited patiently until I snapped back to reality, and we joined the flow of people heading

out.

Despite the security’s efforts to maintain order the crowd was restless. Caught off guard by a sudden shove from behind, I stumbled into Mark.

He quickly steadied me, asking, “You alright?”

balance when someone pushed me,” I mumbled,

press further. Thankfully the rest of our walk

so we parted

you entering the collaborative design

up. “It’s not really up to me. It depends on if I’m selected.”

hope to see

Mark. Take

behind a refreshing scent in the air, tempting me to take a leisurely walk home despite the

I approached my car, Kevin

Ferguson, Mr. Ferguson has been waiting

he stood

and it’s over. Tell him he can leave,” I said, irritation creeping into my voice as I headed to my car, adding, “And tell

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Kevin hesitated, clearly aware of Bryant’s recent actions.

paused, realizing it wasn’t right to let Kevin take the heat for Bryant’s

well by saying, “Mr. Ferguson hasn’t slept in two days. He dozed off only