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.”

expression turned serious at my words. Staring intently at me, she blurted, “You are

into silence so intense you could

I asked, “Emery, you’re not pulling

didn’t think Emery was really telling the

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

waver at her

she wouldn’t mess around when she dealt with serious issues.

identity of Gregory’s biological mom.

a thing? If that’s the truth, why am I engaged to Marcus? Is Emery telling me that Marcus has been lying to me all

to calm my nerves. “Does this

were never separated. Even if you did, it was to protect each other. You were always in love with each

Clink!

my hand knocked against an ashtray on the table.

Emery, “I know you have nothing to

my sentence, I