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.

didn’t mean I was a

I would unravel them one by one once he

six years taking care of me in the hospital. That

meal, Marcus soon fell into a deep sleep. I left to get some fresh air in

just as I sat down.

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

window. He was sound asleep, his

his safety, I picked up the call.

familiar voice drifted through the receiver.

a doubt that this

in late autumn with an inexplicable charisma. It was easy

felt like winning the lottery. I didn’t expect

nerves. “Mr. Fuller,

have the results of your paternity test with Gregory. I’ll

noticed that I was already used to his concise

a bad time. I’m at the hospital.” I turned around and checked on Marcus once more.

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