Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 47: Remember
Abby

In the dimly lit café, surrounded by the soft murmur of conversations and the aroma of fresh coffee, I sit

with my friends, watching their eyes widen in disbelief as I relay the events of the past few days.

“You broke up with Adam?” Leah, with her ever-present surprise, always finds a way to make her eyes

bulge out in an almost comical manner.

“Sort of,” I reply, stirring my iced coffee absentmindedly. I don’t want to ‘out’ Adam for his orientation, so

I decide to leave that part out. Around the restaurant, the clinking of the ice cubes and the soft sound of

voices meld together to create a soft jingle that feels oddly comforting when I need it the most. “It

was… more of a mutual thing.”

Chloe gives me a sharp glance, her red lipstick making her pouty lips seem even more pronounced.

“Mutual?” she asks. “Mutual how?”

I shake my head. “I don’t wanna get too into it,” I reply. “But I’ll just say this: it was never gonna work

out. Not in a million years.”

Both Chloe and Leah shoot me a sideways glance. Even though I’m staring down at the frothy

cappuccino sitting in front of me, I can see them look at each other in my peripherals and mouth some

silent words to each other. I pretend not to notice.

“You don’t seem too heartbroken, Abby,” Chloe finally says.

Shrugging, I admit, “I’m sad, yes, but not heartbroken. More like… hopeful.”

It’s the truth, too. Adam’s confession did make me sad; I spent the first three nights crying and cursing

the Moon Goddess. But it’s been a week now, and I feel surprisingly good. I feel free. Like a weight has

been lifted off of my shoulders. Like a whole host of opportunities lay before me, waiting to be plucked.

“Hopeful?” Rebecca repeats, arching an eyebrow. “For what?”

“For the future,” I say, smiling softly. “For new opportunities, new beginnings.”

She’s always been good at that.

considering Karl as one

I explain the complex web of feelings

not,” I lie, knowing that I’ll absolutely never, ever, not in a million years, admit

for me, Chloe. When Adam wasn’t. There’s no

the knight in shining armor, jumped in

by you during the hospital visit. I’ve heard the tales of his

me a side of him that I

too. For

up. “Both of you have

a familiar face during

voice dripping with sarcasm,

sweet gentleman before the wedding bells rang.

after.”

deep breath, feeling the weight of Chloe’s words. She’s not completely

those years ago; that

controlling.

benefit of the doubt. That was years ago,

emotional toll that such a commitment can take on

mind.

right. But I’d like to think that Karl has changed, Chloe,” I murmur. “At least a

the eye. “Remember

revealing’? Or

slu ts who need to be kept in their place? Some

change overnight, Abby.”

remember that incident. The way he had commented about poor

all scrunched up in disdain when I confronted him about it. His old

perceptions.

the table, placing a comforting hand

the best, Abby. If Karl is truly different now, he should prove

in everyday life. And from what I’ve seen and heard, he hasn’t quite done

least.”

my fingers around Leah’s. “I know. I know you’re both right. And even if he

if I can

nods. “That’s the spirit. And hey, who’s to say you need a man

It’s about time you finally start focusing on you

bubbles up from my chest. “And since when did Miss Chloe become the voice of

I tease, implying her history with men. She’s

to be entertaining a different

always,” Chloe retorts, her smirk in place. “You

with all the drama.”