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.

her surroundings, it occurred to her that everything changed as

my heart, my

think of how these things from her past almost drove her to the brink

her a while to

for a period of time

start until tomorrow so she had the

skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when the doorbell rang, signaling the presence of a

saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying

asked curiously, as she opened

make sure you wouldn't starve yourself.That's why I brought you something to

start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the

in front of her, Ayla stared at

her and she would be thankful

of myself," Ayla replied gently,

would cook for herself more if she wanted

you help me prepare the food? I really

to share breakfast with

course!" Ayla agreed

was touched that Lucas liked her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked

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

not to dwell

that I need to deal with today.Would you be fine with staying here alone?" Lucas

his

stuffed her mouth with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously

exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such a delicious breakfast in

it for you every day," he

a joy watching

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

she only ate a few

the idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla

stilled upon hearing the word "home" from

and he took it as a

moment, he cleared his throat and offered, "I'll

okay.The supermarket isn't far from here.Don't you have things to deal

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

tidied up the breakfast table after Lucas

in the room, she grabbed

surprise, she came across Anna at

seconds as she never imagined this would

Anna, what brings you

despite the shock she

eyes didn't fail to notice how the woman looked at

be sorely affected, Anna continued to pretend that she was pulling on her

always acts like this.It's embarrassing," she

those words and understanding what they implied hurt her to

you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

blind eye to what she was seeing, although she was still heartbroken over

you're free today.I can take you to your office and give you a

considered it

far away from the Clark Group's building, there would be

can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"