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.”

swiftly changed the subject, “I called to tell you, did you

“Just did.”

collaborations were straightforward – brands reach an agreement, sign the contract, and that’s

was different; it was set up as a design

had two slots for contestants, and the winning designer’s brand would get the collaboration

sparked a frenzy among the brands, everyone

Christine teased, “Tempted?”

wouldn’t be with

top brand was

there, probably just

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Sched.

for them now? Why not have him pull some

“Oh, come on.”

make me,

think the other brands won’t be cozying up to Mark behind

want to

stubborn. It’s just a project, not like you’re cheating in a major

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

“Fair point.”

a moment before her tone lightened, “But

on.

idea without a second thought, Mark and I had been close in college, but we hadn’t seen each

I might not