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.

returned, that didn’t mean I was a muddled

were too many mysteries surrounding Marcus. I would unravel

hospital. That

into a deep sleep. I left

as I sat down.

had a sinking feeling that the caller was my cold neighbor. This sort of

He was sound

ascertained his safety, I picked up the call. “Hello, may I

voice drifted through

a doubt

unique, cold like the lakes in late autumn with an inexplicable charisma. It was

the lottery. I didn’t expect someone as

and calmed my nerves. “Mr.

with Gregory. I’ll send

was already used to his

the hospital.” I turned around and checked on Marcus once more. “My friend is alone in the hospital, and I can’t just

my request as he talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know how