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 as much as

love, my heart, my unborn

of how these things from her past almost drove her to

 It took her a while

here for a period of time

she had the rest

apartment was an impressive skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings

standing outside the door carrying a

she asked curiously, as she opened the

yourself.That's why I

new life here in poor health, what

food onto the table in front of her, Ayla stared at him and she could see the concern etched on

she would be thankful for that

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

for herself more if

the food? I really enjoy your cooking,"

to share breakfast

course!" Ayla agreed

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

my presence so much he couldn't stand it"

head, she reminded herself not to dwell

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

to get in his way so she replied,

brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes

and exclaimed, "I haven't

it for you every

joy watching

eater.I'll eat whatever you buy," Ayla said as she wiped

much appetite that morning that was why she only ate a

buy groceries today.I like the idea that we'd always have meals

hearing the word "home" from

as a sign that she

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

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

city. She'd have to thank Yareli for

table after Lucas

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed

she came across Anna at

few seconds as she never imagined this would

what brings

despite the shock

to notice how the woman looked at that

Anna continued to pretend that she was pulling on her clothes and trying to put them back in

this.It's embarrassing," she even stated

those words and understanding what they implied hurt her

you are here?" Ayla asked to divert

was seeing, although she was still

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

considered it for

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

today.We can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"