The Kiss that Sparked it All

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By the time Regina lay down on the bed, the chill of the room had given way to a
gentle warmth. She whispered a pep talk into the darkness, “Keep it up, Regina.
Tomorrow's got a whole new set of hurdles waiting for you.”
Come morning, Regina sprung out of bed as if the previous day's trials had never
happened. Resilience was her middle name; after all these years of grinding, a
tough skin had formed. Not having to face those naysayers day in and day out
was a small victory in itself.
But the reprieve was short-lived. As she walked into the newsroom, her smug
colleagues were quick to chip away at her good spirits.
“Look who's early, our very own princess Regina,” sneered one, his voice
dripping with sarcasm. “What's the use of arriving at the crack of dawn when you
can't even nab an interviewee?”
“You're missing the point,” chided the other, smirking. “It's about showing up,
making an impression. How else would she justify her stay here if not for her
noble lineage?”
Their shared laughter was like nails on a chalkboard.
Regina took a deep breath and set her bag down with a thud. She turned
casually, a feigned nonchalance in her voice, “I might have trouble locking down
Dahlia, but some are so busy worrying about me, they've yet to pen their own
stories. I really should thank them.”
“In our line of work, it's the skill that talks. I'm here not just because I'm a Tanner.
I write, and I write well, with empathy that is unmatched,” she thought to herself.
Yet, her last name seemed to overshadow her talents. But she was steadfast in
her belief that her strengths would one day shine through, undeniable to all.
“Are you bad-mouthing me?” snapped one of them, his pride pricked.
Regina widened her eyes in feigned innocence and spun around, “I'm talking to
whoever chimed in. You don’t think I'm talking about you, do you? Oh, but surely
you haven't stooped to plagiarizing others’ work, have you? That's not something
a seasoned journalist would do, right?”
“Hmph, I've cleared my name already. Believe what you will!” he retorted,
flustered and at a loss for a comeback.
Watching him stew in his own irritation brought Regina a sense of vindication.
She wasn't one to be bullied into silence. However, she still needed Dahlia's
response, and she had to play the waiting game with patience.
She knew Dahlia was a calculated woman; any premature contact could backfire.
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a composed exterior that seemed
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whisper among themselves, “Do you
think she can actually get Dahlia?
Ahab, you've tried reaching out to
that dancer multiple times with no
luck. If this upstart manages to get
through to her, she'll be insufferable.”
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Ahab scoffed dismissively, “You
know I've tried. If she wouldn't give
me the time of day, why would she
bother with a greeriiofollike gina?
PRa3e, Wéheen in this game far
longer than she’s been alive. Besides,
everyone knows Dahlia’s reputation.
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