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.

to her that everything changed

heart, my

these things from her past

took her a while to realize that everything was

a period of

tomorrow so she had the

impressive skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when

peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying a bag

early?" she asked curiously, as

sure you wouldn't starve yourself.That's why I brought you something to eat," he informed her

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

front of her, Ayla stared at him

her and she would be thankful for

good care of myself,"

for herself more if she wanted

you help me prepare the food?

excited to share breakfast

course!" Ayla agreed

touched that Lucas liked her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she cooked, as if she couldn't

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

head, she reminded herself not to dwell

with today.Would you be fine with staying here

to get in his

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

the refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such a

it for you every day," he

was a joy watching her eat

I'm not a picky eater.I'll eat whatever you

have much appetite that morning that was why she only ate a few

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

upon hearing the word

touched him immensely and he took it as a sign that she was

wanting to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat

okay.The supermarket isn't far from

situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli

table after Lucas

spotless in the room, she grabbed her bag and

surprise, she came across

was utterly speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined

what brings you

managed to ask despite the shock she

fail to notice how the woman looked

to pretend that she was

like this.It's embarrassing,"

understanding what they implied hurt her to

that why you are here?" Ayla

turn a blind eye to what she was seeing, although she

because I wanted to check if you're free today.I can take you to your office and give you a

it for

Clark Group's building, there would be no chance for her to run into Brian

I'm free today.We can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"