Chapter 29: Rising Phoenix

I’m an idiot.

After my confrontation with Kevin and Arthur, I spent my time drowning myself in self-pity as I curled up in my bed. My thick and warm blankets were covering my whole body as I hugged my pillow close to my body for comfort. I spent the night crying over everything that has happened recently - from my past in KB Studios, and my recent encounters with Kevin to the conversation that I had with Arthur last night. I knew that what I did was right, but I couldn’t help but feel sad about it. I genuinely enjoyed working at Williams, Inc. and I love Arthur. I hated the way things ended between us and I knew that I’ve only got myself to blame for that.

If only I stood my ground and continued to refuse Ellie’s offer to go to that party; if only I stayed with Ellie that night instead of going directly to the bar; if only I didn’t come home with Arthur that night; if only I left my own glass slipper.

If only…