When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 75

I knew I’d just end up eating this meal without really tasting a thing.

When I got home, I spent the whole night tossing and turning, halfway between sleep and wakefulness.

The next day, I didn’t roll out of bed until noon, feeling like I was floating as I walked.

rummaged around in the fridge and whipped up some garlic roasted brussel sprouts and shrimp. It wasn’t until then that I felt somewhat alive.

The concert was tonight, and with time to spare, I decided to shake off the funk and boot up my computer to get some work done.

First things first, a quick dive into social media

Seeing the official announcement gave me a much-needed jolt of energy.

Just as I was about to zoom in, Christine’s call popped up, “Hey, sweetie, you holding up okay?”

I didn’t want to worry her, “Yeah, I’m good.”

“Is Bryant back yet?”

I paused, “Nope.”

“Then let’s not talk about him, bad vibes.”

tell you, did you see the news about

“Just did.”

reach an agreement,

it

brand

sparked a frenzy among the brands, everyone sharpening

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

course. Who wouldn’t be with

brand was a dream

out there, probably

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mischievously, “Isn’t Mark the regional director for them now? Why not have

“Oh, come on.”

would that make me, and how would that be fair to the

about who you know in our society? You think the

problem, not mine. I don’t want to win that way,” I stood

pragmatist, “You’re too stubborn. It’s just a project, not like you’re

you think Mark would even go for it? He’s not one to bend the

“Fair point.”

tone lightened, “But who knows, maybe

come on.

I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each other in three years; he wouldn’t just bend

stress about it now. I might not even get picked to