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.”

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

Christmas collab was different; it was set up as a

designer’s brand would get the collaboration deal with the industry’s leading luxury

among the brands, everyone sharpening their elbows for a shot

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

wouldn’t be with such a great

top brand was a dream

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

Chapter 75

Sched.

Mark the regional director for them now? Why not have him pull some

“Oh, come on.”

it 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

mine. I don’t want

the pragmatist, “You’re too stubborn. It’s just a project,

it’s 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

“Fair point.”

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

on.

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

now. I might not even get