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,

“Just did.”

were straightforward – brands reach an agreement,

collab was different; it was set up

and the winning designer’s brand

a frenzy among the brands, everyone sharpening their elbows for

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

be with such

top brand was

there are so many talents out there, probably just wishful thinking

Chapter 75

Sched.

for

“Oh, come on.”

that make me,

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

mine. I don’t want to win that

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

labeled as a competition, I’m playing by the rules. Besides, do you think Mark would even go for it? He’s not one to bend

“Fair point.”

lightened, “But who

come on. Stop

without a second thought, Mark and I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each other in three years; he wouldn’t just bend the rules

stress about it now. I might not even get