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.

it occurred to her that everything changed as much as

my heart, my

how these things from her past almost drove

her a while to realize that everything

here for a period of time until

until tomorrow so she had the rest

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

she saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying a bag

early?" she asked curiously, as she opened the door to let

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

you won't eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor

Ayla stared at him

looked after her and she

thanks for reminding me.I will take good care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy smile apparent on her

more if she

me prepare the food? I

to

Ayla agreed

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

so much he couldn't stand it" she

head, she reminded herself not to dwell on

to deal with today.Would you be fine with staying here alone?" Lucas asked

in his way

fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her

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

you every

a joy watching her

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

that was why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt as if her stomach would

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

the word "home"

him immensely and he took it as a sign that

wanting to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and offered, "I'll drive

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

location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for

breakfast table after Lucas

the room, she grabbed her bag and headed

to her surprise, she came across

few seconds as

Anna, what

despite the shock she

to notice how the woman looked at that

sorely affected, Anna continued to pretend that she was

embarrassing," she even stated for

words and understanding what they implied hurt

are here?"

was seeing, although

because I wanted to check if you're free today.I can take you to your

considered it for

far away from the Clark Group's building, there would be no

can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"