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.”

swiftly changed the subject, “I called to tell you, did

“Just did.”

collaborations were straightforward – brands reach

it was set up

slots for contestants, and the winning designer’s brand

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

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

be with such a great

top brand was a

talents out there, probably

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

“Oh, come on.”

make me, and how would that be fair to the

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

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

It’s just a project, not like you’re cheating

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

“Fair point.”

tone lightened, “But who knows, maybe he’d make an exception for

come on. Stop

a second thought, Mark and I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each other in three years;

it now. I might not even get picked to