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.”

the subject, “I called to tell you, did you see the news about the

“Just did.”

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

was different; it was set up as

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

brands, everyone sharpening their elbows for a

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

wouldn’t be with

top brand was a dream come

there are so many talents out there, probably just

Chapter 75

Sched.

Mark the regional director for them

“Oh, come on.”

that make me, and how

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

their problem, not mine. I don’t want to win

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

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

“Fair point.”

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

on. Stop

Mark and I had been close in college, but we hadn’t

it now. I might not even get