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.”

to tell you, did you see the news about

“Just did.”

– brands reach an agreement, sign the

it was set up

and the winning designer’s brand would get the collaboration deal with the industry’s leading

everyone sharpening their elbows for a shot

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

Who wouldn’t be with such

with the top brand was

many talents out there, probably just wishful thinking on

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Sched.

Mark the regional director for them now? Why not have him pull

“Oh, come on.”

me, and how would that be fair

in our society? You think the other brands won’t be

want to win that way,” I

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

I’m playing by the rules. Besides, do you think Mark would even go

“Fair point.”

“But who

come on.

Mark and I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each other in

might not even get picked to