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.

time off. Quick question—how would you like us

next week? The new

mouth to dive into a detailed explanation, logistics dancing at

Karl’s words about taking time off. A moment of conflict grips me, but I decide to heed

advice.

the best terms possible but keep it in line

save any future questions for when I’m back. I’m supposed to be taking

interrupting your vacation. Where’d you wind up going anyway,

mind me asking?”

lie smoothly, guilt settling somewhere in my stomach. I can’t tell

visiting my old home

the phone rustles, and a new voice bursts through.

flush involuntarily at her abrupt, and astute, question. “Chloe,

the cr ap. You and Karl taking time off

a nervous laugh. “It’s just a coincidence,

snorts. “Listen, Karl’s been gaining bro wnie points lately in my book and yours,

No h ooking up.

assure you, I’m not

whatever you say. Just

ringing all too clearly in my head. She’s right; it

st upid. Which is why it hasn’t even crossed

But that was just last night, after

what it would be like to invite Karl back to my

of moments. I won’t act on

on it further, I notice Gerald standing in the doorway that leads