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

me, and a

blossoming

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

some shared memories, planning a little for the

a weight has been

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

A

he’s brought back

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

up, and everything might be

…

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

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

a rush of perfume

waves from one of the

fabric hugging

do you think?” she twirls, looking at herself in the full-length mirror. Her auburn hair

her, a stark contrast to

I

green eyes twi kling with mischief. “Say no more.” And

of soft silks and delicate laces, until

blue dress, its fabric

this,”

hands and pushes me into a dressing room. The

against my skin, and when I

won’t know what hit him,” she

grateful smile. “Thanks, Chloe.

“Sometimes, we need to remind our partners why they fell for

has been transformed by the talented hands at the

perfectly. My nails are painted a subtle shade of

And after a run to the grocery store, I’m ready to prepare for my dinner date with

…

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

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

the vegetables, Chloe pops her head

you tried to cook, we almost had to call the

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

everything looks amazing.”

quick hug. “Thanks for being here today,

warm orange glow over the

a white lace tablecloth, the silverware gleaming in the soft light. The

—romantic and intimate.