AARON POV After my conversation with Asher about my family's involvement with the mafia, we sat in silence for a few moments. I could tell he was deep in thought, probably trying to figure out our next move. "Hey man, is everything alright with you?" he asked. "I've noticed that you've been acting a little... different lately." I took a deep breath, feeling my heart race. I knew what he was getting at. I had been keeping a secret from him for months, and it was time to come clean. "Asher, I need to tell you something," I said, my voice low. Asher raises his eyebrows, clearly surprised. "Well, well, well, look at you, Aaron. I never thought I'd see the day when the great Aaron Blackford falls in love," he says, chuckling. I roll my eyes. "Yeah, yeah, Asher. Laugh it up. I know it soun

