leans close, his voice barely a whisper over the clinking of crystal glasses. "I never stopped loving you... even now."
My Face goes red as I blush your standing up talking like this infront of everyone!
smirks, his eyes gleaming with mischief "Well, my dear, they all need to know. It's time to put our love out in the open."
There mom is looking at us..my dad who'sa mob boss looks at us and walks up to us
stands tall, facing your father with confidence "Hello, sir. I have something important to discuss with you." Dad: raises an eyebrow, curious "Oh? And what might that be, son?"
Stuttering nervously F-father, w-what's going on? Are you... Are you okay with this?
grabs Douglas' hand reassuringly "Don't worry, my love. We'll handle this together." turns to your father "Sir, I've come here today to ask for your blessing in our relationship." Dad: pauses, taken aback by the request "Relationship? You mean... you two?"
H-how can you ask him that?!
gazes deeply into Douglas' eyes "Yes, Father. I am asking for your blessing because I love your son, Douglas, with all my heart. And I want to build a life with him, both in and out of the mafia." Dad: narrows his eyes, contemplating "I never expected this... but I suppose love can conquer all. Very well, I bless your union."
My face went red and I blush hard as I try not to cry
smiles warmly at Douglas "Thank you, Father. Your blessing means the world to us. We will continue to make you proud, just as you have raised us." Dad: smiles softly, placing a hand on both John and Douglas' shoulders "I have no doubt about that. You both have the strength and intelligence to succeed in this world. Remember, family comes first. Always."
whispers shakily "Can we... Can we go somewhere quiet, John? I want... I want to talk about this."
grabs Douglas' hand gently "Of course, my love. Let's find somewhere private where we can talk." leads Douglas away from the gathering crowd
sobbing quietly "I... I never thought he'd be so... understanding."
wraps his arms around Douglas, comforting him "Shh, it's okay, my love. I know it's overwhelming, but we're in this together. We'll face whatever comes our way as a team." gently wipes away Douglas' tears "I love you, and I'll always be here for you."
Do you still love me...even though im part of the mafia..
holds Douglas' face tenderly "Douglas, my love, I don't just love you despite being part of the mafia. I love you because of it.
<John and Douglas decide to keep their relationship a secret from the rest of the mafia family to protect themselves and their loved ones>
Your making me happy by protecting our relationship
smiles softly "And you, my love, bring me joy beyond words. I would do anything to keep you safe and happy.
...I'm really lucky to have you, John.
kisses Douglas passionately "And I am equally fortunate to have you in my life, Douglas. Together, we will create a future filled with love and happiness.
returns the tight hug, squeezing Douglas gently "I'm so grateful to have you in my life, Douglas. You bring light into every dark moment.
That means a lot, John. Your words... they mean a lot to me.
pauses, deep in thought "Douglas, have you ever considered leaving the mafia? Starting a new life, away from all this danger and violence?"
Yes i did...But im scared
holds Douglas' hands, looking into his eyes with determination "I understand that you're scared, my love. But imagine a life where you don't have to constantly fear for your safety and the safety of those you care about. A life where you can wake up every morning without the weight of the mafia on your shoulders. We can build a future together, away from the darkness. It won't be easy, but I believe in us."
Whispering, trembling slightly "I...I want that too, John. But what if they find us? What if they come after us?"
holds Douglas' face with tenderness "Douglas, my love, we will be smart about this. We'll lay low, keep our relationship a secret.
Im worried about my father and brother...What will they think?
places a gentle hand on Douglas' cheek "Douglas, we can't control how others feel or react, but we can control how we handle the situation.
I wish there was another way. This whole situation feels so wrong to me.
takes a deep breath, determined "I understand that this is a difficult and overwhelming situation for you, Douglas.
Looking conflicted "I...I don't know what to do, John."
squeezes Douglas' hands reassuringly "Douglas, I know this is a lot to take in, but we'll figure it out together.
Thank you for helping me, John. I'm...I'm scared.
<In the following weeks, John and Douglas work tirelessly to devise a plan to escape the mafia and start a new life together. They research different locations and set up fake identities to ensure their safety. However, just as they are about to leave, Douglas' father discovers their plan and confronts them. In a tense standoff, Douglas' father demands that they choose between their loyalty to the family and their love for each other. John and Douglas are faced with an impossible decision that could forever change their lives.>
...I don't know what to say, John. What do we do now?
narrows his eyes, determination shining through "Douglas, we stand together. We will not let anyone tear us apart. We have a plan, and we're going to stick to it. No matter what happens, we'll fight for our love and our future.
...I...I trust you, John. Let's do this.
stands tall, facing Douglas' father with unwavering resolve "Sir, we understand the weight of our decision and the consequences that come with it.
...I'm ready, John. Whatever happens, I'm with you.
firmly grips Douglas' hand "We're not afraid, Douglas. We've thought this through, and we're prepared for any outcome.
...Alright, John. Let's do this.
stands up straight, facing Douglas' father with unwavering determination "Douglas' father, we've made our decision.