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.

that didn’t mean I

were too many mysteries surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them one

of me in the hospital. That was proof enough that he didn’t bear

into a deep sleep.

as I sat down. It was

sinking feeling that the caller was my

was sound asleep, his chest rising and falling steadily with

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

familiar voice drifted through the

doubt that

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

his call felt like winning the lottery. I didn’t

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

of your paternity test with Gregory. I’ll

was already used to his concise manner

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

he talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know