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.”

my words. Staring intently at me, she blurted,

silence so intense you could

later, I managed to collect myself. Testing the waters, I asked, “Emery, you’re

Emery was really telling

a serious mask and answered, “I swear on my heart that everything

waver at

Emery seemed like a jokester, I knew she wouldn’t mess around when she dealt with serious issues. Her

of Gregory’s biological mom. How can

to Marcus? Is Emery telling me that Marcus has been lying

I hugged myself, trying to calm my nerves.

my suspicions, “It’s not just a thing of the past. The two of you were never separated. Even if you did, it was to protect each other. You were always in love with

Clink!

I lost focus, the cup in my hand knocked against an ashtray on the table. Coffee spilled from

addressing Emery, “I know you have nothing to

finish my sentence, I heard a piercing