"You're overthinking it." I quickly denied it.

Brandon and I were close in college, sure, but it had been three years since we last saw each other. Why would he bend the rules for me now?

"Don't stress about it yet. I might not even get a spot in the competition."

Susan was now the Creative Director of F&A and made all of the decisions. There were just two slots available, and my prospects of being selected were low.

"Dammit, I almost ...