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.

my memories hadn’t returned, that didn’t

surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them one by

the hospital. That was proof

into a deep sleep. I

began ringing just as I sat down. It

the caller was my cold neighbor. This sort of

sound asleep, his chest

I ascertained his safety, I picked up the call.

drifted through the receiver. “Ms.

knew without a doubt that this

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

the lottery. I didn’t expect someone as powerful as him

and calmed my nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how can I help

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

already used to his concise

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

to completely ignore my request as he talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know how many thousands of people are