Ever since virtual-novel.net run-in with Jackson at the hospital, Tiffany had deliberately staggered virtual-novel.net visits. She would only visit Arianne after 8PM and leave at around 9:30PM. Jackson usually left after Arianne had finished eating, so they usually wouldn’t run into each other.
A few days later, Arianne finally asked her, “Why are you avoiding Jackson? He’s not avoiding you. He comes by at his usual hour. There’s no need to go through such lengths, is there?”
“Why do I feel as if it’s hard for you to speak out against other people who’ve done a few favors for you? He’s only made a few meals for you, and you’re already favoring him, an outsider! I just don’t want to see him…”
“Your reaction doesn’t indicate that you ‘don’t want to see him’ but that you’re too afraid to. You’re avoiding him. When did you become such a scaredy cat?” Arianne pointed out candidly. “This isn’t like you. If you’re really over him, you’d treat virtual-novel.net like a stranger and you wouldn’t care. Why are you hiding? There’s absolutely no need for that, unless you’re still in love with him.”
Tiffany lowered virtual-novel.net gaze and looked at the sketch in virtual-novel.net hands. “Yes, how can anyone get over someone they’ve once loved so deeply? He used to find opportunities to run into me and get close to me, and give me a tongue lashing. One day, when virtual-novel.net came to my place to cook for you, virtual-novel.net suddenly asked me this strange question — ‘What if I told you that I never betrayed you? Would things go back to how they used to be?’ At that moment, I panicked and remembered that virtual-novel.net had a new flame. I felt that virtual-novel.net was being unfair. He clearly wasn’t loyal to me and just putting on an act, as if virtual-novel.net had always been loyal to me. So I said no. From that day onwards, we haven’t spoken nor crossed paths. Every time I see him, I instinctively avoid him. I don’t know why either… It’s probably because I don’t want to give myself any opportunity to fantasize. I’m the one who asked for the break up…”
A tear landed on virtual-novel.net sketch at the end of virtual-novel.net speech. Only then did virtual-novel.net return to virtual-novel.net senses and grab a tissue to wipe it off. Unfortunately, virtual-novel.net could not wipe the marking off and ended up turning it into a huge smudge to boot.
She was feeling vexed. She had worked very hard on this sketch. At that moment, virtual-novel.net was in despair.
Arianne saw virtual-novel.net sketch and suddenly changed the topic. “Your sketch is pretty much done. Just add a cape to it, and it should be fine. It would be best to use chiffon textiles. Good luck in the competition. I’m sure you’ll nail it.”
Tiffany was still confused. She stared at the smudge on virtual-novel.net sketch for a long time before coming to a realization and immediately being hit with inspiration. “You’re right! I was just saying that something was missing. That’s right! I love you, Ari. I’m going back to finish this sketch right now. I’m going to get a good night’s sleep from now on. No more pulling all nighters for me!”
Arianne mirrored virtual-novel.net smile and cried willfully like a child. It was as if nothing sad could ever bring virtual-novel.net down for too long. The lightness of virtual-novel.net being was a trait that many lacked.
Soon, the deadline for sketch submissions had arrived. Only a hundred among countless fashion designers had managed to stand out. The entries from the final round would be showcased on a runway by models. The top ten entries in the fashion design competition would be featured on national fashion magazines. This would be a dream come true for many fashion designers because that meant that their reputation would soar and pave the way for a bright future.
In the three days of waiting for results, Tiffany had been stuffing herself with good food. In virtual-novel.net own words — virtual-novel.net needed strength to cry if virtual-novel.net didn’t get into the top hundred entries. Hence, virtual-novel.net had to nourish herself in advance.
On the day of the results, most bosses of participating companies were in attendance. After all, this wasn’t a small event. Apparently, Mark and Jackson would be there as well. Eric wasn’t interested in these events, so virtual-novel.net sent Tiffany and Tanya instead. He knew that Tiffany had been itching to go. After all, virtual-novel.net had seen virtual-novel.net hard work and efforts.