When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 77

Maybe the person I’m waiting for will never show up.

The girl, sharp as a tack, approached with a smile, “Sweetie, are you waiting for someone?”

“Yeah.”

“Your friend must be stuck in traffic. It’s always a mess around the stadium at this time.”

Seeing my disappointment, she smiled and came closer, tilting her head, “How about I keep you company while you wait?”

“Aren’t you going in?”

“I couldn’t snag a ticket.”

She shrugged, her lips turning downwards in a mix of disappointment and resignation.

I chuckled, “Then, keep me company.”

He’s not coming, and I’m not really waiting for him.

I’m waiting to finally give up hope.

Another hour passed, the crowd in the square thinning out, my fingers almost numb from

the cold.

over the PA system reminded everyone it was the last

warm voice

and saw Mark in his brown trench coat. I paused for

an eyebrow, “Indeed, it is a coincidence.

vending machine to buy drinks, came back, saw Mark, and her eyes lit up. Handing me a bottle of water, she said, “Your boyfriend is so hot!

was immediately embarrassed, not sure whether to explain

that didn’t make me feel awkward, clarified

“He’s not coming.”

we go

I was

“Yeah.”

“Alright then.”

indeed less

looked up at Mark, “Wait

handed my extra ticket to the girl, “You should

“Really?”

and delight, her smile almost too big to contain, “Thank you so much! Should I transfer you the

it’s an

not given away, is just a waste. Better to give it

the entrance, only to see the girl still in the square, apparently talking to a friend who

striding over to

ticket.

girls jumping

wonderful, being

seem clear and straightforward,