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.

off. Quick question—how would you

new seafood vendor is offering different

mouth to dive into a detailed explanation, logistics dancing

remember Karl’s words about taking time off. A moment of

advice.

terms possible but keep it in

you could, save any future questions for when I’m back. I’m supposed

vacation. Where’d you wind

mind me asking?”

lie smoothly, guilt settling somewhere

that matter—that I’m visiting my old home

phone rustles, and a new voice bursts through. “Abby! It’s Chloe. Are

involuntarily at her

and Karl taking time off simultaneously? Very

out a nervous laugh. “It’s

been gaining bro wnie

No h ooking

you, I’m

say. Just

I hang up the phone, Chloe’s words ringing all too clearly in my head. She’s

Really, really st upid. Which is why it hasn’t even crossed my

that was just last night, after dinner and

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

of moments. I won’t

I can dwell on it further, I notice Gerald