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.”

intently at me, she blurted, “You are his

fell into silence so intense you could hear the sound

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

think Emery was really telling the

her features into a serious mask and answered, “I swear on my heart

waver at

a jokester, I knew she wouldn’t mess around when she dealt with serious issues. Her revelation was just too

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

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

to calm my nerves. “Does

The two of you were never separated. Even if you did, it was to protect each other.

Clink!

ashtray on the table. Coffee spilled from the cup,

addressing Emery, “I know you have nothing to gain from lying to me. But you must understand, there’s a lot to process from what you

finish my sentence, I