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

“Just did.”

collaborations were straightforward – brands reach

was different; it was set up as a

had two slots for contestants, and the winning designer’s brand would get the collaboration deal with

sparked a frenzy among the brands, everyone sharpening their elbows for a

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

course. Who wouldn’t be

brand was a dream come

out there, probably

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

“Oh, come on.”

would that make me, and

think the other brands won’t be cozying up to Mark behind the scenes? They don’t care

I don’t want to win that way,” I

a project, not

you think Mark would even go for it? He’s not

“Fair point.”

for a moment before her tone lightened, “But who knows, maybe he’d make an

on. Stop

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

now. I might not even get picked