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.”

“I called to tell you, did

“Just did.”

were straightforward – brands reach

this Christmas collab was different; it was set

brand would get the collaboration deal with

a frenzy among the brands, everyone sharpening their elbows for a shot at

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

Who wouldn’t be with

brand was a dream come

there are so many talents out there, probably just wishful

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regional director for them now? Why not have him

“Oh, come on.”

off, “What would that make me, and how would that be

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 don’t care

their problem, not mine. I don’t want

a project, not like you’re cheating in

by the rules. Besides, do you think

“Fair point.”

a moment before her tone lightened, “But who knows, maybe

on.

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

might