Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel 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?"

"Yeah, just lost my balance when someone pushed me," I mumbled, slightly embarrassed.

Mark let go and didn't press further. Thankfully, the rest of our walk was uneventful.

Our cars were parked in opposite directions, so we parted ways at the entrance.

"Jane," Mark called out suddenly, "are you entering the collaborative design competition?"

I was surprised he brought it up. "It's not really up to me. It depends on if I'm selected."

He smiled softly, "Well, I hope to see you compete."

"Thanks, Mark. Take care."