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.”

words. Staring intently

silence so intense you could hear the sound of

waters, I asked, “Emery, you’re not pulling my leg about something

didn’t think Emery was

and answered, “I swear on my heart that everything I’ve told you is nothing but

certainty began to waver

I knew she wouldn’t mess around when

the identity of Gregory’s biological mom. How

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

son?” I hugged myself, trying to calm my nerves. “Does this

The two of you were never

Clink!

cup in my hand knocked against an ashtray on the table. Coffee spilled from

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

could finish my sentence,