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 mean I was

I would unravel them one

care of me in the hospital. That was

sleep. I left to get some fresh air in

just as I

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

He was sound asleep, his chest rising and falling steadily with

I picked up

voice drifted through the receiver.

without a doubt

late autumn

call felt like winning the lottery. I didn’t expect someone as powerful

calmed my nerves.

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

already used to his concise manner

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

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