Like Glass We Break (Glass #2) by Kari Fisher Read Free Book Online Page A

answered. She craves his attention and his touch.
    She stares at him when he looks back at her and their eyes meet. Scott smiles and puts his arm around her. “Are you cold?”
    “Yeah, a bit. How much further is it?”
    “It’s actually just right there,” he says, motioning toward a concrete staircase that leads to a basement door. Renae wonders if this is actually even a restaurant. It looks dark and uninviting, but there is a bright neon sign with the words ‘ Monkey Bar.’
    “Monkey Bar?” Renae speaks the words skeptically.
    “It sounds interesting!” Scott exclaims.
    “Okay, sure,” Renae agrees sarcastically.
    They open the door and walk in to a dimly lit, welcoming atmosphere. The entrance to the restaurant sets the stage for the dining experience. The music is loud, but not too loud. The place looks tropical. There are fake palm trees in every corner, wrapped in white strings of lights. The decor is all wood. There are patio lanterns hanging from the ceiling and bamboo plants on the bar. At the same time, the restaurant looks elegant and chic. The alcohol is placed carefully on dark cherry wood shelves that have lights in the back, making the bottles glow. The waiters and waitresses are all wearing black. They’re all beautiful, as though they were handpicked from a magazine.
    The tables and chairs are all high. Renae is tiny and has to pull herself up onto the bench.
    She flips open the menu. Everything looks delicious and the server is at the table immediately. She is stunning. Her long blonde hair flows past her waist. Her lips are large and luscious, painted with a pink bubble-gum gloss.
    “What can I get you two?” she asks.
    “I’ll have the Choco Monkey cocktail,” Renae says slowly, reviewing her decision in her head. It is a smoothie with banana, peanut butter, chocolate sauce and rum. It sounds delicious, but Renae knows that if she were to have a few too many of these, they would definitely make her sick.
    “I will take the Angry Gnome, please,” Scott orders. “Peach Schnapps, Blue Curacao, and Redbull. Sounds intense.”
    “Coming right up.” The server smiles warmly. “Would you like to order any food?”
    “Not just yet, but the night is still young.” Scott grins.
    “Okay. I’ll bring your drinks right out.”
    Ashley, as her name tag says, hurries into the back to fix the drinks.
    “The night is still young? Don’t you remember how early we have to be awake tomorrow for the conferences? It’s going to be a really long day if we don’t actually get some proper sleep,” Renae chastises.
    “I know, but live a little, Ren. You only live once. Let’s enjoy the night.”
    Ashley carefully places the drinks on the table in front of them and Renae takes a sip of hers. It’s brilliant. She’s certain she can, and will, make this at home when she gets back, most likely for her and Sophie. Sophie loves this kind of thing.
    “Have you talked to Sophie tonight?” Renae asks.
    “I don’t really want to talk about that tonight.” Scott shrugs.
    “I know, but what happened? I don’t mean to pry, but I care about both of you.” And I want to sleep with you.
    “She met someone else. She’d been dating him the entire time she was with me too. I fell for it. It was my stupidity. I really shouldn’t trust women—they’re all the same.”
    “What? No way, Soph wouldn’t do that,” Renae says, shocked. She pushes her drink away from her, so that she can focus on what Scott is telling her.
    “Well, she did. She had it all planned out; saw us both on different nights. I was a fool. I got really hurt, Ren.”
    “I don’t even know what to say, Scott. I’m so sorry. I’m going to text her,” Renae announces.
    “No, that’s not a good idea. Don’t do that,” Scott insists.
    “I have to. She’s my friend and she respects my advice. She shouldn’t treat people like that. I’m really sorry I introduced you two,” Renae continues. She pulls her phone out of her