Is that ASHER BENNETT I see over there? You know they have quite a reputation of being the DREAMER around town. The 36 year old has been seen around these parts living in SYCAMORE VILLAGE for 12 MONTHS and within that timeframe has landed themselves a job as a/an CHEF/RESTAURANT OWNER. I overheard that they can be quite STUBBORN but their saving grace is that they are EXTREMELY LOYAL. They remind me of EATING PIZZA ON CARDBOARD PLATES ON THE HOOD OF THE CAR, SOFT HOODIES ON A COLD NIGHT, LEATHER JACKETS AND WORN JEANS but youâll have to decide that for yourself.
Born with a silver spoon on his mouth, Asher Bennett was very privileged while growing up and despite trying his hardest to not let that define who he was, it was hard to get out of his roots, especially at an young age. Originally from Los Angeles, he is the second son of Joshua and Ann-Marie Bennett. He feels like the outcast, the black sheep of his family, especially for not having the same views and beliefs as his family does.
He left home at the age of 18 for college and moving to New York was a big step on his life, where he tried to be himself and start fresh on an environment where people didnât know his roots. The Culinary Institute of America is where he finally found himself and where he could be himself, developing more his skills and studying something he actually felt like he was good at, Asher honestly felt like he could fly and follow a path that was designed for him by himself only. Despite using his familyâs money to achieve most of the things in his life, Asher prided himself for conquering the path that he did on his life on his own.
Moving to Vegas after college was nothing but a joke at first. A couple of his friends decided to take the trip to the place their families would hate the most and not being one to miss out on a chance to despise his family, Asher jumped on board of the adventure, but little did he know he would find happiness and a future in the city of sin.Â
Falling in love with a stripper was definitely not on his plans. But Rikki changed everything in his life for the better. Promising a life by her side was the last thing he wanted to do, but the love they shared was deeper, intense, like nothing he ever experienced before. Rikki was the one.
But then came the opportunity of his dreams and an internship with the possibility of a permanent job offer in one of the best restaurants in the world came by and Asher couldnât pass on it. Long distance sucked and it managed to break the strongest of relationships. He had the job opportunity of his dreams, and as much as they tried to, they parted their ways.Â
Two years passed by and his life in Spain seemed to be coming to an end when the current life he was living wasnât fulfilling him anymore. Moving back to America was not on his plans, but simply happened. Saying goodbye to Spain and taking with him everything he learned, Asher picked a small town in Vermont to call it home and start fresh, but little did he know that there he would find, not only a fresh start, but a second chance on happiness.
Bumping into Rikki, Asher not only got the chance of healing old open wounds, but the chance of being the father he always dreamed on. Finding out he had a son that was kept as a secret from him upset him at first, but Asher embrace what life had to offer and he and Rikki started to work things out, and much like it was in the past, the two couldnât keep themselves apart and she soon found out being pregnant again and they decided to get married and fulfill all of those plans they were forced to put on hold four years ago.
~ Headcanons:
Asher has a trust found that was created by his grandfather, who passed on him good part of his money, but Asher doesnât dare to touch his trust found. He is too proud of himself to let his family think he needs anything from them;
Asher hates letting people know who he is and his origins, keeping all of his past and family life to a mystery. Only a few select ones knows his story;
Is incredibly close to his sister. Could give his life to her if he could.
Hates crumbs on bed.
Has a lot of tattoos on his body: legs, arms, back, chest.Â
Has Rikkiâs name tattooed on his chest from when they both lived in Vegas and never erased it; plans on having his sonâs and baby daughter, too.
Is allergic to cinnamon, canât even stand the smell of it;
Hates the taste of mayonnaise and tries his hardest to use it in any dish he creates;
Dreams on making a name out of himself someday.Â
~ Connections:
Friends
Family (younger sister/older brother)
Coworkers
Neighbors
