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 a

too many mysteries surrounding Marcus. I would

spent six years taking care of me in the hospital. That was proof enough that he didn’t bear any ill will

a deep sleep. I left to get some

phone began ringing just as I sat

that the caller was my cold neighbor.

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

ascertained his safety, I picked up the

familiar voice drifted through the

a doubt that this

cold like the lakes in late autumn with

didn’t expect someone as powerful

and calmed my nerves. “Mr. Fuller,

with Gregory. I’ll send

used to his

and checked on Marcus once more. “My friend is alone in

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