When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“Neighbor?” This seemed to catch Emery’s attention. She asked hurriedly, “When was this?”

“Just yesterday.” I didn’t think she would be so surprised at the news. “He moved into that villa opposite my house.”

“Oh my god,” Emery gasped, placing her hand on her chest in apparent shock.

A moment later, she seemed to recover herself. “So you’ve met each other already? And I’m guessing several times?”

“Yes. We had dinner together last night too. Why? Is something wrong?” Now I was the worried one. I recalled yesterday night’s dinner situation. I mumbled to myself, “Marcus doesn’t seem to like Ashton very much.”

“Hmph, shoot me dead if he does,” Emery spat.

“What did you say?” I didn’t know if I had heard her correctly.

“Nothing,” Emery said before changing the topic. “What do you think of Ashton’s son?”

“He’s a very interesting kid.” I couldn’t help but smile when I thought of Gregory. “You know, a while back he used to call me Mommy.”

Staring intently at me, she blurted, “You are

private room fell into silence so intense you could hear the sound of

asked, “Emery, you’re not pulling my leg

think Emery was really telling

mask and answered, “I swear

certainty began to waver at her bold

wouldn’t mess around when she dealt

revealed the identity of Gregory’s

thing? If that’s the truth, why am I engaged to Marcus? Is Emery telling me that Marcus has been lying

son?” I hugged myself, trying to calm

thing of the past. The two of you were never separated. Even if you did, it was to protect each

Clink!

ashtray on the table.

of napkins. I eventually calmed myself down before addressing Emery, “I know you have nothing to gain from lying to me. But you must understand, there’s a lot to process from

sentence, I