Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 36: A Hopeful Effort
Abby

My fingers tap anxiously against the table as I dial Adam’s number. After a few rings, his voice, smooth

and deep, answers. “Hello?”

“Adam,” I start, trying to steady my voice, “It’s me.”

There’s a slight pause on the other end. “Hey, Abbs. What’s up?”

I take a deep breath. “I’ve been thinking ever since what happened the other night… we’ve been so

caught up lately with everything, and I thought maybe we could have a candlelit dinner tomorrow night.

Just the two of us. No distractions.”

Another pause. Then, a soft chuckle comes through. “Sounds… unexpected. But I’m in. Why not?”

The relief is immediate, but I need more assurance. Adam has been late or flaked on me way too many

times for me to take his initial word for it. “You promise you’ll be there? Eight o’clock?”

There’s a sigh from the other end. “Abby, you know I’m always busy, but if you want this, then yes, I

promise. I’ll be there.”

“But Adam,” I say, my voice quivering slightly, “I need you to really promise. Swear on it.”

“Okay, okay,” he laughs, the tone light, “I swear on it. I’ll be there.”

I can’t shake off a nagging feeling. “I just… I need this, Adam. I need to feel that connection again, that

it’s just you and me. No distractions. And I need you to be on time. It’s going to hurt me a lot if you’re

late or if you flake out on me.”

There’s a few moments of silence. Then, in a tender tone, he says, “Abby, I know we’ve had our ups

and downs, and I know I’ve been…preoccupied lately. But I promise I’ll be there tomorrow. I wouldn’t

miss it for the world.”

His words soothe the unease in my heart, at least for the moment. “Thank you, Adam,” I reply. “I just

want us to have a night where it’s all about us.”

He chuckles again. “It’s been a while since we had one of those, hasn’t it? I’m looking forward to it. Just

me, and a candlelit dinner.

a surge of hope blossoming within. “It’ll be special.

Abby. Tomorrow night,

shared memories,

has

be the turning point, the moment where Adam and

misunderstandings and busy schedules. A chance to forget all

back into my

I lay down for the night, one last thought drifts through my mind: Adam

show up, and everything might

…

the boutique’s window, my eyes

leave Adam speechless. Pushing the door open,

a rush of

Over here!” Chloe waves from one of the dressing rooms. She’s already

shimmering fabric

do you think?” she twirls, looking at herself in

stark contrast

I need something to…

mischief. “Say no more.” And with that, she pulls me

delicate laces,

pulls out a deep blue dress, its fabric gleaming like the night

this,”

it into my hands and

I step out to

won’t know what hit him,”

her a grateful smile. “Thanks, Chloe. I really want

nods knowingly. “Sometimes, we need to remind our partners

afternoon, my hair has been transformed by the talented hands

nails are painted a subtle

to the grocery store, I’m ready to prepare for my

…

kitchen, the scent of fresh ingredients fills the air. I’ve splurged on

cut of beef, organic vegetables, and a bottle of the best wine I

slice the vegetables, Chloe pops

Last time you tried to cook,

smile. “Worth a shot! Just wanted to say

everything looks amazing.”

her into a quick hug. “Thanks for being here

glow over the dining room as I

tablecloth, the silverware gleaming in the

—romantic and intimate.