Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

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My heart feels like it’s doing somersaults in my chest as I stammer out my

words. “You’re—you’re Vanessa Greene. The Vanessa Greene.”

“The one and only,” Vanessa says, her voice as soft as a gentle breeze. She

offers her hand, and I feel the warmth of her skin as our palms meet. My hand

trembles, and I’m embarrassed but can’t help it.

Vanessa Greene is literally the most renowned female chef in the country. Aside

from being a bestselling author, she also owns an entire chain of three-star

restaurants called ‘The Greene Plate’, which specialize in organic, farm-to-table,

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gourmet vegan dishes. It’s something that no female chef has ever

accomplished.

Aside from that, she’s the host of her own cooking show, ‘Brunch with Vanessa,’

and has won countless awards.

It goes without saying that I didn’t expect her to be here. Is she one of the

contestants, or one of the judges? Surely she’s a judge. Why would they have

successful female chef in the country competing

us?

like my biggest role

life-changing

smirking from his chair, like a cat watching

around. It’s a look that just

perfection crumbles a

feel like I’m already on stage,

people.

reaction is as sweet as

book?” Her eyes brighten, and it feels like I’ve just been

It was written for women like

it in this

scraping through, compared to you.”

hands together so they stop shaking.

A far-off dream that I can admire but never

head, her afro catching the light

to be chased, not

to meet her gaze and see something that I haven’t seen

genuine kindness. There’s

warmth, pure and

your copy of ‘A Woman in the Kitchen’

sign it for you,” Vanessa

around me. Is this really

so much!” The words tumble out like

avalanche.

her eyes,

to get started with your makeup. And you,”