In Love, Never Say Never

“Neighbor?” This seemed to catch Emery’s attention. She asked hurriedly, “When was this?”

“Just yesterday.” I didn’t think she would be so surprised at the news. “He moved into that villa opposite my house.”

“Oh my god,” Emery gasped, placing her hand on her chest in apparent shock.

A moment later, she seemed to recover herself. “So you’ve met each other already? And I’m guessing several times?”

“Yes. We had dinner together last night too. Why? Is something wrong?” Now I was the worried one. I recalled yesterday night’s dinner situation. I mumbled to myself, “Marcus doesn’t seem to like Ashton very much.”

“Hmph, shoot me dead if he does,” Emery spat.

“What did you say?” I didn’t know if I had heard her correctly.

“Nothing,” Emery said before changing the topic. “What do you think of Ashton’s son?”

“He’s a very interesting kid.” I couldn’t help but smile when I thought of Gregory. “You know, a while back he used to call me Mommy.”

at my words. Staring intently at me, she blurted,

room fell into silence so intense you

the waters, I asked, “Emery, you’re not

didn’t think Emery was

her features into a serious mask and answered, “I swear on my heart that everything I’ve told you is nothing

certainty began to waver at her

around when she dealt with serious issues. Her revelation was just too

has never publicly revealed the identity of Gregory’s biological mom. How can

a thing? If that’s the truth, why am I engaged to Marcus?

hugged myself, trying to

were never separated.

Clink!

the cup in my hand knocked against an ashtray on the table. Coffee spilled

the mess with a bunch of napkins. I eventually calmed myself down before addressing Emery, “I know you have nothing to gain from lying to me. But you must understand, there’s a

finish my sentence, I heard a