Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 37: Late Again
Abby

The once golden glow of the candles seems dull now. The shadows in the room stretch longer, a stark

contrast to the beautifully set table, pristine and untouched. The wine, once poured with anticipation,

sits still, a silent witness to my growing anxiety. The aroma of the truffle oil, once intoxicating, now only

serves as a bitter reminder of the love I had poured into preparing for this evening.

The clock on the wall seems to mock me with its relentless ticking, each second stretching into an

eternity. My phone lays idle beside me, and the absence of a call or message from Adam weighs

heavily on my heart.

Trying to ward off the budding dread, I take a deep breath and dial his number. “Maybe he’s stuck in

traffic or something,” I think to myself. “Or, g od forbid, he got into an accident.”

After dialing his number, I hold my phone up to my ear with a shaky hand. The soft hum of the ringtone

echoes in the silence.

After what feels like a lifetime, he answers. The din of background noises hits me instantly—shouts,

laughter, the unmistakable hustle and bustle of his restaurant.

My stomach sinks. He’s working. I should have known better.

“Adam?” My voice quivers slightly.

“Abby? What’s up?”

His casual tone catches me off guard, and I try to steady myself. “What’s up? Seriously? You were

supposed to be here over an hour ago!”

“Oh…right. About that,” he starts, his voice hurried and distracted. “Look, Abby, I got swamped here.

Thought maybe you wouldn’t mind if I sat this one out. You know, have dinner by yourself? You can

save me some leftovers for tomorrow, right?”

Tears pr ick at my eyes, and I feel a twinge of anger. “This wasn’t just about the food, Adam! It was

about spending time together, reconnecting. This was about you showing

Just this once, I actually wanted you to follow

he interrupts. “Don’t make a

biting my lip to keep it from quivering.

sighs. “I’m sorry, Abbs. I didn’t think it would be that big of a

you know?”

when you took me out?”

Adam says, sounding annoyed now. “Just like last week, when I took you out

request, might

“Be honest with me, Adam,” I say, pinching

had been able to work that night. It was only

your restaurant and you

him gritting his teeth on

have gone to work that night, I would

we still had fun, didn’t

he would have rather gone to work that night, but

is like

ods. “Admit it: we had fun. It

it wasn’t about just having fun, Adam,” I hiss. “Yeah, the dancing and the drinks were

like you always do when we’re together. It’s like… It’s

me unless

sounds of the bustling kitchen coming through his end of

in my ears. I think I can hear him put his hand

my blood boil even more. It’s like I’m

says. “Of course I can

not wanting to get into that aspect

his own problem to

I hesitate, the hurt from that evening

intimate with me.”

the details—the vibrant colors of the fresh

from the soft evening breeze.

few hours ago.

again,

“Adam?” I call out.

don’t wanna talk about it,” he says quietly. “Sh it happens.

what about us, Adam? What about our relationship?” I ask, my voice catching in my

Abby. But my restaurant needs me right now, and I can’t be in two

just reschedule?”

the final straw. Tears stream down my face,

even suggest that? I put my heart and soul into tonight. This isn’t

you can just push