My Rival Bought My Empty Seat

The person who beat you saved a seat for you. Then the lights went out.

By jay

At a design-awards dinner, your former studio partner has reserved the chair beside them under your name. Before either of you explains the last year, a blackout traps the finalists backstage with a damaged model and a judging decision nobody has announced. Helping is optional. Trust is harder.

#secondchance #rivals #architecture