Chapter 73

Bella

Impatiently, I tapped my feet while eagerly awaiting an email that could potentially change my life.

Earlier, Mary had informed me that today was the day when the selected artists for the upcoming Manhattan exhibition would receive their emails. I had been waiting for the past thirty minutes, my nerves running wild. The fear of not being chosen loomed over me, but I tried to ignore any negative thoughts and instead focused on the positive, having faith that the email I desired would arrive.

Applying with my previous works for the first stage gave me a boost of confidence. Professional critics had acknowledged my past creations, which bolstered my belief in their quality. However, I could only hope that my work aligned with what the organizers were looking for and that they deemed me talented enough to proceed to the next screening stage.

Once I cleared this initial screening and received an email confirming the merit of my previous works, I would have t