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.

memories hadn’t returned, that didn’t mean I was a muddled

surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them one by one once he

spent six years taking care of me in the hospital. That was proof enough that he

after the meal, Marcus soon fell into a deep sleep. I left to get

began ringing just as I sat down. It was

sinking feeling that the caller was

through the window. He was sound asleep, his chest rising and falling steadily with each

up the call. “Hello, may I know

drifted through the

doubt that

lakes in late autumn with an inexplicable

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

calmed my nerves. “Mr. Fuller,

test with

was already used to

caught me at a bad time. I’m at the hospital.” I turned around and checked on Marcus once more. “My friend is alone

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