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.

took in her surroundings, it occurred to her that everything changed as much as she

love, my heart, my unborn

how these things from her past almost

 It took her a while to realize that everything

a period

so she had

office. Her musings were interrupted when the doorbell rang, signaling the presence

she peered into the peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside the

early?" she asked curiously, as she opened

starve yourself.That's why I brought you something to eat," he informed

your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas continued on his

onto the table in front of her, Ayla stared at

looked after her and she would be thankful for

of myself," Ayla replied gently, an

herself more if she

prepare the food? I really enjoy your

excited to share breakfast

Ayla

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

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

head, she reminded herself not to dwell on

errands that I need to deal with

want to get in his way so she

that Lucas brought.She

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

you every day," he assured

was a joy watching her eat

know I'm not a picky eater.I'll eat whatever you buy," Ayla said as

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

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

hearing the word "home" from

and he took it as a sign that

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

from here.Don't

thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and made sure she would be

up the breakfast table after

was spotless in the room, she grabbed her bag

she came across

speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined this

Anna, what brings you

managed to ask despite the

eyes didn't fail to notice how the

was pulling on her clothes and trying to

acts like this.It's embarrassing,"

understanding what they implied

that why you are here?" Ayla asked to divert

decided to turn a blind eye to what she was

to check if you're free today.I can take you to your office and

it for a

the Clark Group's building, there would be no

I'm free today.We can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"