#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
spending time together, reconnecting. This was about
actually wanted you
make a mountain out of a
lip to keep it from quivering.
“I’m sorry, Abbs. I didn’t think it would be that big of a deal.
you know?”
Like last week, when you took me
Adam says, sounding annoyed now. “Just like last week, when
request, might I
I say, pinching the bridge of
been able to work that night. It was only because of
out at your restaurant and
teeth on the other end, and it’s
work that night, I would have, Abby. You know how
But we still had fun, didn’t
feel sick. I knew all along that he would have rather gone to work that night, but
like
we
it wasn’t about just having fun, Adam,” I hiss. “Yeah, the dancing and the drinks were
so much to drink, just like you always do when we’re together.
me unless you’re
for a moment. The sounds of the bustling kitchen coming through his end
ears. I think I can hear him put his hand
to someone else, and it only makes my blood boil even more. It’s
not true,” he finally says. “Of course I can be
my teeth, not wanting to get into that aspect anymore. I’ve noticed how much Adam
together, but that’s his
the hurt from that
intimate with me.”
details—the vibrant colors of the fresh
curtains from the
few hours ago.
is silent again,
“Adam?” I call out.
clears his throat. “I don’t wanna talk about
our relationship?” I ask,
right now, and I can’t be in two places at once.
just reschedule?”
nonchalant attitude is the final straw. Tears stream down my
How can you even suggest that? I put my heart
can just push
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