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

“Just did.”

these collaborations were straightforward – brands reach an agreement, sign the contract,

Christmas collab was different; it was set up

winning designer’s brand would get the collaboration deal with the

among the brands, everyone sharpening their elbows

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

course. Who wouldn’t be with such a great

collaborate with the top brand was a dream come

talents out there, probably just wishful

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Sched.

for them now? Why not have him pull

“Oh, come on.”

me, and how would that

who you know in our society? You think the other brands won’t be cozying up to Mark behind the scenes? They

I don’t want to

the pragmatist, “You’re too stubborn. It’s just a

competition, I’m playing by the rules. Besides, do you think Mark would even go for it? He’s not one to

“Fair point.”

for a moment before her tone lightened, “But who

on. Stop

been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each other in three

I might not even