Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0125
Abby

The scent of mahogany and bergamot fills the air as I step into the room that was once mine—our

room, really.

I feel so drawn to the familiarity of it all; the embroidered curtains, the chestnut armoire that I remember

picking out myself, and the plush rug that used to cus hion my bare feet in the mornings. Every little

detail is still the same, just as I remember it. It’s uncanny, really.

My fingers trace the intricate patterns on the upholstery of the armchair near the window. It’s a bit

surreal, being back in this space. I mean, this was my sanctuary once. Our sanctuary. But now, it’s

filled with… bittersweet memories. Maybe more bitter than sweet.

I move to the dresser next. That’s when I see it: a photo of us, still sitting exactly where it used to be on

top of the dresser—Karl and I laughing at something, looking so young, so naive. My eyes widen

slightly as I gently pick it up. Did he have this picture up all this time?

As I hold the picture, something stirs in me. Tears begin to pr ick the backs of my eyes, and I have to set

the frame back down with a ragged breath, laying the photo flat so I don’t need to look at it. Suddenly, it

stuffy in here, and I need to get out for

the winding staircase and out through the large foyer, bypa ssing

I reach the back patio, I take a deep breath, as

the garden, a

the world

colors and smells envelop me instantly, filling my senses with a mix of nostalgia

and daisies stretch out in front of me

sun, and reach the jasmine vine that

Leaning in, I take a deep sniff. Its scent is

and the speculation that

then, feeling as though someone is watching me,

Gerald, the butler, staring at me through one

windows.

eyes, they hold a certain…bewilderment? Or is is something

the moment our gazes meet, he abruptly steps

mix of embarrassment and curiosity. It must

ex-Luna now an unexpected visitor in

still believe that I cheated on Karl with

shake my head, trying to dispel the uneasy feeling that settles in my gut.

I doubt Karl made a big announcement about

about

back inside, I take one last

my way back towards the house. Just as I reach the patio door,