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 see the news about the collaboration

“Just did.”

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

it was

brand would get

everyone

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

wouldn’t be with such a great

with the top brand

talents out there, probably just wishful thinking

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regional director for them

“Oh, come on.”

laughed it off, “What would that make me, and how

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

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

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

the rules. Besides, do you

“Fair point.”

her tone lightened, “But who knows, maybe he’d

come on.

the idea without a second thought, Mark and I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each

now. I might not even