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.”

subject, “I called to tell you,

“Just did.”

reach an agreement, sign the contract,

was different; it was set up as a design

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

brands, everyone

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

Who wouldn’t be with such

brand was a dream come

so many talents out there, probably just wishful thinking

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Sched.

director for them now? Why

“Oh, come on.”

me,

you’re thinking too much. Isn’t it all about 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

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

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

“Fair point.”

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

come on.

second thought, Mark and I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each

might not even get picked