#Chapter 52: Too Close
Abby
Sitting in the dimly lit kitchen, the soft clinking of our utensils is a comforting lullaby against the
evening’s silence. I sneak glances at Karl every now and then, his features illuminated with a gentle
glow from the overhead light. He seems lost in his thoughts, enjoying every bite.
“This pasta turned out really well,” he murmurs, drawing my attention.
I chuckle, twirling another mouthful onto my fork. “Team effort, remember?”
Karl smiles. “Yes, but I think someone here had the magic touch, and it sure as hell wasn’t me.”
Laughing lightly, I shake my head. “You flatter too much, Mr. Know-It-All.”
As I twirl the spaghetti around my fork, Karl’s gaze meets mine, a hint of mirth in his eyes. “You know,”
he begins, pausing for effect, “I never thought I’d see the day where you’re more engrossed in your
food than in giving orders.”
I feign shock, clutching my chest. “Mr. Karl, are you insinuating that I’m bossy?”
His laughter fills the room, its rich timbre a comforting note in the ambiance of our intimate dinner.
“Never, Miss Abby. Simply observing,” he winks.
Giggling, I take a playful swipe at him with my napkin. We continue this light banter, laughing over silly
anecdotes and shared memories. With each passing minute, my guard slips a little further.
I hate myself for it, for being so easily lulled into this contentment. For being so comfortable and at
peace in Karl’s presence.
As I reach for my glass of water, my fingers brush against his.
I can’t help but notice the warmth of his touch, and how his skin feels against mine—strong yet gentle.
In the dim light of the kitchen, he looks… captivating. The way the soft glow accentuates the rugged
contours of his face, the spark in his eyes, and that boyish charm that lurks just beneath his often stern
exterior—it’s all disarmingly handsome.
I can’t deny it any longer, how easy it is to get lost in the moment with him. To forget about our
differences, about the hurt of the past, and simply revel in the now. The pull is magnetic, almost primal,
and it scares me just how much I’m drawn to him.
Karl’s voice interrupts my reverie, accompanied
I chuckle. “Sorry. Lost
wonderful my culinary skills are?” he teases, raising
like thinking
forth, and it’s so… effortless. The laughter,
shared glances. With every word, every gesture, Karl’s being so sweet, so genuine, that
about the man he’s
progresses, Chloe’s words echo in my mind—about
how all of it changed after the
boyfriend to a more aloof
all be an act. A way to get me
to push those thoughts aside. Tonight, I want to
this gentle current of nostalgia and comfort. Just for
girl again, laughing and joking with the
the table, locking eyes with him. “Thank you, Karl,” I say softly,
warm smile. “Always,
away the plates, placing them in
countertop, pulling
my fingers, “time to
starts listing off ingredients. “We
of that s picy
scribble quickly, noting down each item. I watch in amusement as he scuttles from
into containers, and being utterly relentless
out.
a whirlwind,” I comment, half
from across the room. “Efficiency, Abby.
list grows, and at some point, Karl comes closer, presumably to look
sheen of sweat on his
a long day, is touching.
I beckon him closer, setting down the notepad for a
pace. His closeness
I reach out, wiping the sweat away with
been such a trooper tonight,” I
only
I can stop him, Karl’s hand shoots out. His arm wraps itself around my waist,
together,
you want me,” he murmurs.
Ever since I had that w et drea m
out of my mind. I know that I made a promise to myself and to my friends that I would never
help it. He looks too hot in the dim light of the kitchen, with a sheen
reveal his sinewy forearms, for me to push him
to speak. Before I know it, our lips are locked in an intense kiss. He tastes sweet
like wine and spices. A soft moan echoes between us as his tongue works its way into my
ways that Adam
be touched, wanted, loved. I haven’t felt
“Abby…”
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