Chapter 48

[JANE]

The loud music inside the bar welcomed us as soon as we entered. Reese picked me up in my condo unit, and she’s been bugging me to tell her everything.

“Hey! Don’t forget that you still owe me the details!” she made sure her voice was audible enough for me to hear.

“Yeah, of course, I’ll tell you. Can we get a drink first?” I need some booze, so I can tell her everything. Just imagining that part where Nicholas almost took advantage of me is stressful enough for me.

The DJ was now playing "Sick Boy by The Chainsmoker." The bartender glanced in my direction and flashed his perfectly white teeth. Reese sat on the stool next to mine, still looking in my direction, waiting for me to talk.

“I’ll tell you about it, okay? Just one drink, please,” I know she’s already losing patience with the way she glared at me. The night was still young, and she needed to chill.

“Fine. Scotch on the rocks, please,” she snapped her fi