Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 101
The aroma of freshly baked bread and simmering tomato sauce fills the air as I sit at my desk,

reviewing the inventory for the week.

It’s still early in the day, but the restaurant has already started to come alive. My eyes flit over numbers

and figures, but my thoughts keep drifting to the chaos of last night—Karl, John, Ethan, and that cook-

off looming in the future like a beacon of both opportunity and uncertainty.

As I’m about to turn my attention to the newly arrived email from Calvin, there’s a soft knock on my

door. “Come in,” I call out, hoping it’s not another crisis that needs immediate attention.

The door opens, and it’s John, looking a little sheepish. “Hey, Abby, you got a minute?”

I nod, gesturing for him to take a seat. “Sure, what’s on your mind?”

He hesitates, choosing his words carefully. “Look, about last night—I lost my cool, and I shouldn’t have

said what I did. I was…riled up, and I didn’t mean it. It was a long evening.”

I eye him skeptically, remembering his cutting remarks and confrontational demeanor. “You think?”

He winces. “I do. And I’m sorry. If you’re willing to forgive an old dog for his foolishness, I promise I’ll

train Karl properly and be more respectful. To everyone.”

The sincerity in his voice tips the balance for me. We’ve been through a lot, John and I, and though

an important

my hand across the desk. “Apology accepted.

for

shaking my hand

back out there; dinner service won’t prep

to the kitchen.

help but feel a

so many

…

like any other, the staff bustling around the kitchen as

the atmosphere. John’s

sauce reduction to Karl, who listens intently. My

a moment, and he gives me a

and everyone springs into high gear.

smells of

chaos, there’s an underlying current

six is ready to go, Abby,” Ethan calls out, sliding the plates onto the counter.

everything looks

and servers swoop in to whisk the dishes

John’s voice, commanding but not overbearing, instructing Karl on the proper way

it’s all about balance. You want enough sauce so it’s flavorful

much that

listen, holding my

his tone earnest. He adjusts

the plate, a garnish of parsley providing

and Karl beams, clearly

feels like a giant leap