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

take you away to the

was that same exclusive

way leisurely, and when we reached the private

you guys to talk if I’m there.

me, and I’ll

Christine pushed

the staff bustling by with

place. I decided to wander off to the

nearby.

the nights in

had spared no expense in their rooftop

escape. Amidst the artificial mountains and lakes,

thrived, creating an oasis of spring amid

I neared the faux mountain, a familiar

flowing water.

drew me closer, and then I

cold, “You set up the

Bryant talking to? Were they talking

to marry Bryant?

another voice provided