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

and a candlelit dinner.

surge 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.

talk a bit more, laughing about some shared memories, planning a little for the dinner.

has been lifted from

moment where

A chance to forget all about

he’s brought back into my

lay down for the night, one last thought drifts through my mind: Adam just has to show up as

Just show up, and everything

…

the boutique’s window, my eyes darting over the

a dress that would leave Adam speechless. Pushing the door open,

of perfume

Chloe waves from one of the dressing rooms. She’s already

shimmering fabric

looking at herself in the full-length mirror.

a stark contrast to the

“But I need

“Say no more.” And

and delicate laces, until

deep blue dress,

this,” she

she shoves it into my hands and pushes me into a

my skin, and when I step out

won’t know what hit him,”

Chloe. I really want tonight to

nods knowingly. “Sometimes, we need to remind our partners why they fell

hair has been transformed by the

face perfectly. My nails are painted a subtle shade of blue

after a run to the grocery store, I’m ready to prepare for

…

of fresh ingredients fills the

fine cut of beef, organic vegetables, and a bottle of the best wine

Chloe pops her head

tried to

freckles dancing with her smile. “Worth a shot! Just wanted to

everything looks amazing.”

a quick hug.

the dining room as I light the candles.

silverware gleaming in

—romantic and intimate.