Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 26

Abby

“Seeing anyone new?” I ask Leah, trying to take a bit of the attention off me. She turns and gives me a cheeky grin. “Always.”

“Anyone of note?”

Her smile grows. “Always.”

I don’t think Leah’s ever been in a serious relationship, and I’m confident she never wants to. I’m more of a relationship girl myself, but sometimes I envy her. After my divorce, when I finally felt ready to date again, I tried the casual

thing, but I hated it. I need a connection with someone that lasts longer than a night to feel any type of attraction to them. I wonder sometimes what it feels like to be as confident and free as she is.

“What about you?” I say, turning to look at Chloe.

She looks unimpressed. “I’ve been seeing that guy, Jason. He’s nice, but it’s nothing serious. Not yet anyway.”

I nod. Chloe hates talking about her dates. She’s determined to make the point constantly that the men in her life don’t define her. I think that’s partly why she hates Karl so much. I think she hated how I acted when I was with him. She doesn’t like that I gave up so much of myself for a man.

“What about you, Abby?” Chloe says. “How’s your fiancé?”

It’s the perfect segway into what I really want to talk to them about, but I suddenly feel nervous. What if she thinks that my reservations about Adam are because of Karl? Sure, part of the issue is that I can’t stop comparing Adam to my ex. But I haven’t had many serious relationships, and my relationship with Karl was the most serious of all of them. It makes sense that I would use that as a reference point.

“He’s fine,” I finally answer. “Good.”

Leah gives me a look. “You don’t sound very convinced.”

I shrug. “I guess I just have some worries. Sometimes I feel like there’s not as much… passion as there should be.” “I knew it!” Leah gives Chloe a triumphant look. “Didn’t I say they have like zero chemistry?” “Hey!” I say, but they both ignore me. Clearly, they’ve been talking about this behind my back.

Chloe frowns. “I think zero chemistry is probably taking it a bit far. I think maybe Abby’s just been a bit distracted lately. Maybe if certain people weren’t hovering around her all the time, she’d have more time and space to dedicate to her relationship.”

“Guys, I’m sitting right here,” I say. “Karl isn’t the issue here. I just worry that Adam and I don’t feel as strongly about each other as I thought we did. He wasn’t even a little jealous when he found out Karl’s working for me. He hardly reacted at all.Plus, our sex life isn’t the best. It’s almost been a week since we had sex.”

“A week!” Leah practically yells, throwing her head back in laughter. “You act like it’s been six months!”

A heat creeps up into my cheeks. Nearby, a few people passing by turn their heads to give Leah a curious look. I sink into my seat, feeling my heart pound.

“We just got engaged,” I complain. “Shouldn’t we want to tear each other’s clothes off?” I say it in a low voice, hoping Leah takes the hint.

“Um, yeah.” She shakes her head. “A week is a little crazy, if you look at it that way. It’s not like you’re an old married couple.”

“Well, Karl and I never had that problem,” I admit.

Chloe shakes her head. “This is exactly what I was worried about, Abby,” she says. “I knew the minute I saw Karl in your restaurant, actually doing something selfless for once, that you’d fall for it. Though, let’s be honest, I’m sure his motives have a lot to do with what he wants from you. I just knew he’d find a way to wear you down.”

“He hasn’t worn me down. Karl and I aren’t getting back together.”

“Why don’t I believe you?”

“She has a point,” Leah concedes. She reaches out and takes my hand, giving it a squeeze. “We just want to make sure you end up with someone who deserves you. While I personally think Adam’s a bore, and that a good sex life is a must have, he’s still a better option than Karl.”

“I don’t care about Karl,” I say, the words ringing a bit false in my ears. Hopefully, they at least buy it more than I do. “What I care about is working through things with Adam. I don’t know what to do to fix things.”

“Maybe you guys just need to rekindle the romance,” Chloe says. I can’t help but think it’s a little early to need to ‘rekindle’ anything, but I don’t say so.

“Yeah, take a night out to have some fun,” Leah adds with a wink. It doesn’t take a genius to get the message. If I want passion in my relationship, then I’m going to have to make some.