Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 53

#Chapter 53: A Mess To Clean
Abby

The sun’s barely peeking over the h o rizon as I pull open the door to the restaurant.

I can already feel the hustle of a new day, the potential for a fresh start. Walking in, I expect the familiar

comfort of an empty space, but I’m met instead with Ethan’s brooding form. His jaw is set tight, his

brow furrowed.

He doesn’t look up as I approach.

“Morning,” I greet cautiously, sensing the tension in the air.

He sighs heavily. “Abby… What the hell happened here last night?”

Confused, I follow his gaze. The kitchen. Oh no. My heart ski ps a beat as memories of last night flood

back. The cooking. The laughter. The… moment with Karl.

“What do you mean?” I manage to ask, feigning ignorance.

Ethan’s eyes fix on me, and I can see his irritation. “I’ll show you.” Without waiting for a reply, he leads

me into the disaster zone that is the kitchen.

Every counter is smeared with remnants of our late-night feast. Pots and pans are sc at tered

everywhere, some still containing leftover food. The sight makes my stomach churn with guilt. How

could I have been so careless?

I feel the heat rise to my cheeks. “I… I was working late last night. Got hungry and…” I trail off, trying to

find a good excuse, but words fail me.

Ethan just raises an eyebrow, his expression demanding more.

“And… I forgot to clean up,” I finish lamely, avoiding his gaze.

A beat of silence. Then, “Forgot?” His tone is sharp, filled with disbelief.

My mind races. If he even catches a hint of what transpired with Karl, rumors would spread like wildfire,

jeopardizing not only my reputation but potentially the restaurant’s as well.

“I was exhausted,” I murmur.

His eyes scan the kitchen, lingering on a particular spot on the counter, and my heart races. That’s

I shake my head m

my sleeves. “I’ll clean

anger simmering down to annoyance. “Just… be more careful,

idea, I think grimly. But all I say is,

the literal one in the kitchen and

my mind can’t

To Karl.

spot I clean, every dish I wash, feels like an echo of his presence. The way

laughter, the touch

need to stop this. Last night was a mistake. An indiscretion borne

shouldn’t have happened. I shouldn’t be thinking

erase not just the stains of food but the

The longing. The

lost in my thoughts, cleaning up my mess in more

and organized

sort out my emotions.

counter, the same one where Karl

raw. But this is neither the time nor the place to deal

deep sigh, I push away from the counter, reminding myself of

the promises I made

focus on the present, not

…

casting soft golden beams onto my

a particular rhythm to the mornings

my office gently soothes my usually anxious

there’s a knock, crisp and

in,” I call out, expecting to see Ethan

door swings open to reveal a tall, commanding figure that

sharp charcoal suit, with an air of unquestionable authority,

introducing himself. “You’re Abby, correct?” he

restaurant?”

expecting

smiles. “I’m Calvin

I shake his offered hand, slightly taken aback by

had an appointment. How can

“I represent the Alpha

a surprise, but your

know all about the Alpha gathering. It’s where deals are struck and alliances formed, all

meals and fine

promised to go on that date with Karl, since I lost

to grasp why a representative from the committee would be standing

modest office.

continues, his tone steady, “Among countless establishments in

the four finalists we’re considering to cater

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