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

would unravel them one by one once

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

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

ringing just as I sat down. It was

was my cold neighbor. This

through the window. He was sound asleep, his chest rising

picked up

voice drifted through the receiver.

a doubt that this was

lakes in late autumn with

like winning the lottery. I didn’t expect someone

my nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how can I

with Gregory. I’ll send

I was already used to his

at a bad time. I’m at the hospital.” I turned around and checked on Marcus once more. “My friend is alone in the hospital, and I can’t just

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