Lost Me Gained Regret

Dailey's moment of discomfort was fleeting, soon replaced by a casual demeanor, devoid of any notable emotion. "Yeah, came over with Clarence. Just checking things out." Christine, dressed in a red dress that made her fair skin stand out even more, lazily glanced outside and asked, "Where's Clarence?"

Ever since that night at Gregory's birthday party, Clarence had taken to bombarding her with texts.

-Do you like this handbag?

-Isn't this necklace pretty?

-Wanna grab a drink?

It was as clear as day what he was after, and Christine wasn't some naive girl fresh out of high school. She could read the signs from a mile away.

"Christine,"

Dailey, usually the type to stay out of others' business, found himself giving a word of caution, "Clarence fancies you, but he's not the right fit for you."

Christine raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

-"He's not the right fit for you," and "You're not the right fit for him."

At first glance, they might seem to convey the same idea, but fundamentally, they're worlds apart. At least, that's how Christine heard it, without the usual air of superiority.

She couldn't help but chuckle, "Isn't it a bit harsh to undermine your friend like that?"

Dailey remained unbothered, "He won't know if you don't tell him."

It wasn't that he didn't wish his friend well, but knowing too well what was on Clarence's mind was the issue.

Clarence was merely captivated by Christine's beauty, seeking novelty.

overheard that phone call earlier, he

to hold and let go, but in reality, she

amusement, playfully asked, looking straight at Dailey, "So if he's not the right one for me, who is? You,

been too harsh for a

wider as she waved her

to women vying for his attention, but rarely as boldly

out of patience, he turned

Just then, Clarence, the

friend, returned with e

hand, calling

"Mr. Johnson,"

greeted him with a drawn-out, melodious tone, "Mr. Dailey was

warning glance but eventually pulled

up with

I spotted Gregory lounging by

Leaning

he

lazily against the

my window

towards a security

for

"Go

the

hurriedly

handed over my keys,

stood tall, his voice deep, "No thanks needed!

I shuddered in shock.