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An Opportunity

Author: Maya Ali
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-28 16:53:18

After a moment of hesitation, I answered, "Hello?"

A cheerful and professional voice greeted me. "Hello, may I speak with Julia, please?"

My brows furrowed slightly. "Yes, this is Julia. Who's calling?"

"Hi Julia, this is Claire from Muse & Mugs. How are you today?" she asked cheerfully.

Curiosity and a hint of confusion flickered in my eyes. "Oh, hi Claire. I'm... doing alright. How can I help you?"

Claire's voice brightened. "I'm calling with some exciting news! You've been selected as our featured artist of the month! Congratulations!"

My eyes widened even more in surprise, my hand trembling slightly. I sat up straighter, my heart pounding. “I… I have? Really?”

Dominic raises an eyebrow, intrigued, while Victoria leans in closer, sensing the shift in my mood.

“Yes, really! Your confidence and personality stood out to us, and we also listened to your records. You were awesome!" Her words made me even more confused.

"Oh, you did?" I responded.

"We can’t wait to showcase your work. We
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