In Love, Never Say Never

Marcus looked at me directly. “I already gave you the answer.”

His answer dashed my fantasies. “Oh, ok.”

You look alike, but you’re not the same.

This whole mess is because of my face.

“Are you disappointed?” Marcus hit the nail on the head.

I shook my head, hiding my true feelings. “No, I’m glad it’s resolved. I don’t have to worry about this anymore; it’s a relief. I only regret that I’m not Gregory’s mother.”

Marcus said jokingly, “If you’ve changed your mind about kids, I’m always ready to make a baby with you.”

“Pfft.” I rolled my eyes and snatched the water out of his hands. “You’re still trying to take advantage of me after admitting that you’ve been lying to me for years? Don’t make me kick you to the curb!”

Marcus’ head injury didn’t stop him from using his arm. He held his glass easily as he whined, “You’re going to treat a patient like this?”

I glared at him and dropped the subject.

hadn’t returned, that didn’t mean I was a muddled

surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them one by

That was

meal, Marcus soon fell into a deep sleep. I left to

as I

caller was my cold neighbor.

He was sound asleep, his chest

I ascertained his safety, I picked up the call.

through

doubt

like the lakes in late autumn with an inexplicable

lottery. I didn’t expect

my nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how can

have the results of your paternity test with Gregory. I’ll send someone to pick

that I was already used to his concise manner

checked on Marcus once

talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know how many thousands of people are