Asher

Alena's assurance had given me the courage I needed to talk with Hazel.

As soon as Hazel and I were seated in tbe living room, she takes a glance around the house. "Your place is truly a sight, Asher. Just as you'd always described it back in the states"

Shit. I even told her about my house?. Just what else did I say?.

"I'll be honest with you, Hazel" I say. "Can you do the same for me?"

"Sure, why not"

"That's good to hear" I admit. So, here it is; until you called me first, I ...