The Substitute Bride: Making Memories Of Us (Lois Stone)

"Anna, stop kidding around.This is no fun," Brian chastised her.

He looked intently at the woman beside him, wondering how it all came to be.

But there were certain things in life that one couldn't back out from once it happened.

He couldn't change the fact that he had a sexual relationship with Anna in the past, nor could he change the fact that he fell in love with Ayla.

Brian's silent thoughts were interrupted by Anna's outright admission, "I'm not kidding.I want us to have a child.I'm begging you."

No sign of shame could be seen from her demeanor.

Setting her dignity and pride aside, her love for this incredible man made her braver and more vocal than she ever was.

Brian looked at her incredulously and exclaimed, "You will regret it!"

 Before he could say anything more, she pulled him in for a deep slow kiss.

‘'I wouldn't regret carrying the child of the man I love the most, ‘' her heart spoke over her mind.

Brian just let her kiss his lips with much intensity.

Straddling his waist, her slender arms circled around his neck to deepen the kiss.

She had to admit that her past job as a bartender made her knowledgeable when it came to pleasing a man.She had always been the one who took the initiative in her relationship with Brian.

 He stopped in the middle of the kiss to caress her cheeks.

"What a silly woman you are, Anna," he whispered.

"I may be silly but I love you," she replied with a radiant smile on her face.

At that moment, nothing could stop her from surrendering herself to the man who captured her heart.

After their passionate lovemaking, Anna leaned against his broad chest as she evened out her breathing.

"Brian, no matter what happens in the future, I will always love you," she said to him with utmost sincerity.

If Brian knew that she had already seen Ayla and she chose not to tell him, he would certainly hate her.

Having a child with him was the key.

With a child binding the two of them together as one family, she was hopeful that he would still be with her in the future.

 This plan might sound like she was taking advantage of the baby to make him stay, but she didn't want to take any chances at losing Brian.

He remained quiet despite Anna's heartfelt words.

Instead, he held her tightly in his arms.

This woman had done so much for him and he already owed her countless things for that reason.

 It was already dawn when Ayla woke up.

Slowly, she walked towards the window and watched as the first light of day illuminated the sky.

Down the road, there was already a steady stream of cars coming and going.

After two long years, she finally came back.

occurred to her that everything changed

my heart, my unborn

things from her past almost drove

 It took her a while to

for a

until tomorrow so she had the rest of

was an impressive skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when the doorbell

Lucas standing outside the door carrying

she asked curiously, as

you wouldn't starve yourself.That's why I brought

if you won't eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas

front of her, Ayla stared at him and she could see the concern etched on his

her and she would

will take good care of

more if she wanted

will you help me prepare the food?

to

Ayla

ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how

presence so much he couldn't stand it" she thought

she reminded herself not to dwell on such

with today.Would you

want to get in his

Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her

refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I haven't

it for you every day," he

joy watching her eat

a picky eater.I'll eat whatever you buy," Ayla said

much appetite that morning that was why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she

go to the supermarket to buy groceries today.I like the idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla informed him as

the

a sign that she was beginning to

cleared his

that's okay.The supermarket isn't far from here.Don't you have

situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated

the breakfast table after Lucas left for his

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed her

she came across

a few seconds as she

Anna, what brings you

despite the

to notice how the

she was pulling on her clothes and trying to put

embarrassing," she even stated for added

understanding what they implied hurt

that why you are here?" Ayla asked to

decided to turn a blind eye to what she was seeing, although she was still heartbroken over Brian's

you're free today.I can take you to your office and give you a little tour,"

it

was far away from the Clark Group's building, there would be no chance for her to run into

I'm free today.We can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"