Lost Me Gained Regret

She was simply craving a change of pace.

When she received a text from Clarence, she felt it was high time to set the record straight.

"Hey Clarence, given you're buds with Ford and I'm Jane's bestie, I don't wanna sound too harsh. I appreciate the gesture, really, but I can't reciprocate, sorry. You'll find your right match, no doubt. As for me, I've got a thing for this younger guy. Please, let's not make a big deal out of it. We're just friends, nothing more."

Even her dad couldn't sway her decisions, let alone Clarence.

The only voice she might consider was Jane's. Jane had always been her ride-or-die, sharing every high and weathering every low together.

Sure, she cared, but she wasn't the type to mother her, to control every move she made.

Life, with its ups and downs, was for living firsthand.

If she could have chosen, she'd rather have been born a stray dog than their daughter.

"Still, thanks for your concern, Clarence. Let's just stay casual friends, okay? If not, no hard feelings."

Initially, Clarence was attracted to Christine for shallow reasons.

genuinely wanted

wasn't like the others he'd

thought not being outright rejected meant there was still a

time, she had turned him

he declared to his group chat before heading out to drown

couple

had already

driver was worried, "Sir,

fine,

merely an employee, couldn't overstep, "I'll wait here

the Clarkson

the private cinema,

lighting and the indescribable scent in the air made

differed vastly from the average Joe's. "Are you alone?" the

with the air's aroma, making his head spin and stomach

showing her picture along with

bustling,

allure of