Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 38

#Chapter 38: A Promise
Abby

The weight of loneliness presses down on me as the pristine table setting lies untouched. The absence

of Adam’s presence burns more than any verbal rebuke ever could. Frustration bubbles within me as I

glare at the untouched plates of food, each dish meticulously crafted to symbolize the deep affection I

hold for him.

“This dam ned evening…” I mutter under my breath.

My fingers tremble slightly as I quickly text Chloe: “Adam didn’t show. AGAIN.”

Before I can even put my phone down, it’s vibrating, and Chloe’s name flashes across the screen. I

take a deep breath and answer. “Hey.”

Chloe wastes no time, her voice thick with worry and frustration. “Abby, what the hell happened? Did he

at least call?”

I sigh, trying to hold back my tears. “I waited, Chloe. Set the table, lit candles, even put on that playlist

he loves. An hour goes by, and nothing. So I called him. And guess where he is?”

Chloe huffs. “Let me guess. The restaurant?”

“Bingo,” I mutter bitterly. “And the best part? He acted like it was just another day. Like he hadn’t

promised he’d be here just yesterday.”

There’s a pause on Chloe’s end before she says, “Abby, how many times are you going to let him do

this? This isn’t what love looks like.”

My voice cra cks a bit as I feel the irresistible urge to defend him, even though I know it’s wrong. “But

we share so much. The passion for food, our dreams… There are moments, Chloe, where everything

feels right. I love him.”

Chloe takes a deep breath, “You remember that one time we tried to bake Leah’s birthday cake, and

we accidentally mistook salt for sugar? On the surface, they looked so similar but tasted worlds apart.

Maybe that’s Adam. Looks right but isn’t good for you.”

I’m taken aback by her words, the truth in them stinging. “I… I don’t know, Chloe. Maybe I’m afraid of

being alone.”

on so quickly after Karl. Are you sure it was

not just…

my lip, fighting the truth in her words.

Abby, he’s a workaholic. He’s not treating

to end things, know that everyone

mind whirls with conflicting emotions. “I need to cool off, think

comforting. “You deserve

someone’s priority.”

mischief enters my voice as I

be on a date

on the other end. “Oh, it was… well,

very good.”

Chloe! Leaving so soon? That must’ve

comfort of our

thrilling, but,

say, feeling the weight of the night’s

in her voice. “And remember, you’re not alone. Not

end the call,

sip of the deep crimson wine, its flavor, though rich, now tainted by the bitterness

in warm hues from the strategically placed

high ceilings

with care, seems to

fury, I swipe at a plate of caprese

leaves.

waste…” I whisper

I begin scraping the food into the trash. The soft gnocchi,

Everything is discarded, just like

moments in our relationship, is

when an idea,

wine, hits me.

like a

different—reliable, true to his word. He’s an

And I miss

second, and perhaps the wine lending a hand, I dial Karl’s

ring on the other end. What am I even

Karl’s voice breaks

deep breath, I plunge into my impromptu plan. “Hey, Karl.

softly. “You mean the restaurant

my place. I cooked up a storm, and now

food to feed an army. Care to

more contemplative than awkward. I can almost picture Karl,

to decipher the unexpected

know,” he starts, “It’s

bailed on me. Again. And I just… I

this food, to

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