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.”

you, did you

“Just did.”

reach an agreement, sign the contract,

it was set

designer’s brand would get the collaboration deal with

brands, everyone

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

be with such a

brand was a

talents out there,

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Sched.

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

“Oh, come on.”

make me, and how would that be fair

much. Isn’t it all about who you know in our society? You think the other brands won’t

their problem, not mine. I don’t want

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

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

“Fair point.”

“But who knows, maybe he’d make an

on. Stop

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

about it now. I might not