Lost Me Gained Regret

Edith took a sip of her water, letting out a satisfied sigh, "Jane's just looking out for you, you know." "It's a messy kind of care, though."

Christine nodded, "Go take a seat and relax. I've got to wrap up a few things with a client."

"Sure thing, you do what you gotta do."

...

I couldn't shake off my unease about Christine, even zoning out while slicing the birthday cake.

Gregory was there to steady my hand, thankfully.

But my worries proved to be unfounded.

Christine and Dailey were seated worlds apart, with a sea of people and an aisle between them, each engaged in their own conversations.

Just as the cake was being served, Christine stood up suddenly, catching me off guard.

Dailey followed suit, both heading my way.

I frantically reached for Gregory, only to find him gone from my side.

"Chris..."

I feared Christine might do something rash. Just as I opened my mouth, she pressed a microphone to my lips, silencing me.

Dailey, too, stationed himself by my side.

away but stopped when I heard her speak: "Thanks, everyone, for joining us at Jane's

fact that Christine was performing that puzzled me; she was always the life of

why was

Were they performing together?

special; it's a comedy

none other

Me: "???"

Christine, mouthing, "What are

grinned, "This one's especially for you.

just like that, I was gently pushed off

me to a

I was still dazed and confused, something felt

duo began their

a brawl to break

But it didn't happen.

act was surprisingly good, mimicking a famous comedy

was all impromptu -

punchlines and Dailey

to

proposal, nothing fancy.

Let's welcome

Christine descended the

a piano filled the air fo my surprise, the stage began fo rotate, revealing a