Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 36: A Hopeful Effort
Abby

My fingers tap anxiously against the table as I dial Adam’s number. After a few rings, his voice, smooth

and deep, answers. “Hello?”

“Adam,” I start, trying to steady my voice, “It’s me.”

There’s a slight pause on the other end. “Hey, Abbs. What’s up?”

I take a deep breath. “I’ve been thinking ever since what happened the other night… we’ve been so

caught up lately with everything, and I thought maybe we could have a candlelit dinner tomorrow night.

Just the two of us. No distractions.”

Another pause. Then, a soft chuckle comes through. “Sounds… unexpected. But I’m in. Why not?”

The relief is immediate, but I need more assurance. Adam has been late or flaked on me way too many

times for me to take his initial word for it. “You promise you’ll be there? Eight o’clock?”

There’s a sigh from the other end. “Abby, you know I’m always busy, but if you want this, then yes, I

promise. I’ll be there.”

“But Adam,” I say, my voice quivering slightly, “I need you to really promise. Swear on it.”

“Okay, okay,” he laughs, the tone light, “I swear on it. I’ll be there.”

I can’t shake off a nagging feeling. “I just… I need this, Adam. I need to feel that connection again, that

it’s just you and me. No distractions. And I need you to be on time. It’s going to hurt me a lot if you’re

late or if you flake out on me.”

There’s a few moments of silence. Then, in a tender tone, he says, “Abby, I know we’ve had our ups

and downs, and I know I’ve been…preoccupied lately. But I promise I’ll be there tomorrow. I wouldn’t

miss it for the world.”

His words soothe the unease in my heart, at least for the moment. “Thank you, Adam,” I reply. “I just

want us to have a night where it’s all about us.”

He chuckles again. “It’s been a while since we had one of those, hasn’t it? I’m looking forward to it. Just

a candlelit

of hope blossoming within. “It’ll be special. Just like

in agreement. “I’ve missed those times, Abby. Tomorrow night, it’ll be just like that.

laughing about some shared memories, planning a

has been lifted from my

point, the moment where Adam and I rekindle the love that’s been

layers of misunderstandings and busy schedules. A chance to forget all

he’s brought back

the night, one last thought drifts through my mind: Adam just has to show

and

…

boutique’s window, my eyes darting over the various dresses displayed.

leave Adam speechless. Pushing the door

of perfume and the gentle

Over here!” Chloe waves from one of the dressing rooms. She’s already trying on a

shimmering fabric

looking at herself in the full-length

a stark contrast to

stunning,” I say genuinely. “But I

green eyes twi kling with mischief. “Say

laces, until she halts before a rack of co cktail

blue dress, its fabric gleaming

this,” she

hands and pushes me into a

when I step out

know what hit

grateful smile. “Thanks, Chloe. I really want tonight to

partners why

transformed by the talented hands

shoulders, framing my face perfectly. My nails are painted

the grocery store, I’m ready to prepare for my

…

of fresh ingredients fills the air. I’ve splurged on Adam’s

a fine cut of beef, organic vegetables, and a bottle

I slice the vegetables, Chloe pops her

the kitchen? Last time you tried to cook, we almost had to call the

with her smile.

everything looks amazing.”

a quick hug. “Thanks for being here today,

warm orange glow over the dining room as

tablecloth, the silverware gleaming in the soft

—romantic and intimate.