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

hope blossoming within. “It’ll be special.

“I’ve missed those times, Abby. Tomorrow

memories, planning a little for

weight has been lifted from my

could be the turning point, the moment where Adam and I rekindle

of misunderstandings and busy schedules. A chance

brought back into

last thought drifts through my mind: Adam just has to show up as

show up, and everything might be

…

the boutique’s window, my eyes darting over the

special, a dress that would leave Adam speechless.

and I’m greeted by a rush of perfume and the

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

shimmering fabric hugging

you think?” she twirls, looking at herself in the

contrast to

I say genuinely. “But I need something to…

her green eyes twi kling with mischief. “Say no more.” And with that, she

soft silks and delicate laces, until she halts before

dress,

this,”

into my hands and pushes me into a dressing room. The

and when I step out to show Chloe, she

know what hit

“Thanks, Chloe. I really want tonight to be

remind our partners

the afternoon, my hair has been transformed by the talented hands at the local salon. Waves

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

run to the grocery store, I’m

…

the kitchen, the scent of fresh ingredients fills the air. I’ve splurged

beef, organic vegetables, and a bottle of the best wine I

pops

kitchen? Last time you tried to

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

everything looks amazing.”

pull her into a quick hug. “Thanks for being here

sun casts a warm orange glow over the dining room as I light the candles. The table

gleaming in the soft

—romantic and intimate.