When Love Breaks by Jack

I had just finished a hearty meal, setting aside my fork. “So, you agreed to

meet Steven?”

Christine said, “Yeah, I did.”

Christine and I were clearing up the pizza boxes together. “He acted like a

child the other day and refused to listen to a word I said. And there’s stuff that

just doesn’t come across right over the phone, so we might as well meet one

last time to end it.”

I nodded in agreement. “I’ve got your back.”

Christine asked, “Will you come with me then?”

“Yeah, of course,” I chuckled, teasing her, “What if I don’t go, and he decides

to

chosen was that same exclusive

leisurely, and when we reached the private room,

be hard for you guys to talk if I’m there. Just

me, and

nod, Christine pushed the door open and went

stayed outside, watching the staff bustling by with

out of place. I decided to wander off

nearby.

had set in, making the

had spared no expense in their rooftop garden,

beautiful escape. Amidst the artificial mountains and

thrived, creating an oasis of spring

faux mountain, a familiar

flowing water.

was muffled, but curiosity drew me closer, and then I heard

and cold, “You set up

Who was Bryant talking to?

to marry Bryant?

another voice provided