Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0131
Abby

I’m seated on a lounge chair in the back lawn, soaking in the sun and the chirping of birds as a

soothing backdrop. The air smells of freshly cut grass, and I’m surrounded by the vibrant colors of the

garden—reds, yellows, and blues.. It’s peaceful, almost idyllic, but my mind is elsewhere.

I keep thinking about Karl’s words yesterday, how he never made an official announcement about my

fidelity. All morning, I’ve been getting strange looks from members of the staff—aside from Elsie, who

has never been anything but pleasant.

Part of me wants to announce it myself to set the record straight, but something tells me that most of

the staff who are unabashedly loyal to Karl wouldn’t believe me. And besides, he should do it himself.

He should be the one who admits to his shortcomings, not me.

Suddenly, my phone rings, breaking me out of my reverie. I glance down and let out a soft sigh. Ethan’s

name is flashing on the screen.

“Hey Ethan, what’s up?” I answer, my voice casual, but inside I’m wondering if something went wrong

after all. Perhaps the restaurant went up in flames, or that food critic came back for another bad

experience, or the place got robbed. Maybe all three.

sorry to bother you on your time off. Quick question—how would you like

The new seafood vendor is offering different

into a detailed explanation, logistics dancing at the forefront of

moment of conflict grips me, but I decide

advice.

the best terms possible but keep it

when I’m back. I’m

Where’d you wind

mind me asking?”

family,” I lie smoothly, guilt settling somewhere in my stomach.

for that matter—that I’m visiting my

voice bursts through. “Abby! It’s Chloe. Are you with

her abrupt, and astute, question. “Chloe,

ap. You and Karl taking time

nervous laugh. “It’s just

gaining bro wnie points lately in

s tupid. No h ooking up. Got

you, I’m not

whatever you say.

sigh as I hang up the phone, Chloe’s words ringing all too

st upid. Which is why it hasn’t even

has crossed my mind. But that was just last night, after dinner and

it would be like to invite Karl back to my bed, to reignite our old passions,

won’t act on

Gerald standing in the doorway that leads to the back