Thirty Nine

The banquet begins with Aaron making a toast, along side his brothers, and to be honest I can hardly pick up anything, because I am focused on the food in front of me.

When there's delicious food in front of me, I have this ghost in me that acts so stupid and oblivious to it.

But I don't let it get to me, and every once in a while I raise my head up and grin, so it doesn't appear as though I'm only here for the food.

On the other hand, I did hear Aaron raise a glass to his close friend Liam, as well as to Liam's wife and a couple of other visitors who he called.

And then he says that he's going to make a toast to the continued success of his business collaboration with Liam, as well as something about a new firm.

Please, all I want is some food.

After what seems like an eternity, the toasts are finally over, and an orchestra begins to perform at the opposite end of the room. Aaron, who at the head of the table made an announcement that after the feast, everyone is free to move to th