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.

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

heart, my

help but think of how these things from her

a while to realize that everything

live here for a period of time until

start until tomorrow so she had the rest of the day

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

into the peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside the door

what brought you here so early?" she asked curiously,

starve yourself.That's why

you'd start your new life here in poor health,

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

after her and she

know and thanks for reminding me.I will take good care of myself," Ayla replied gently,

would cook for herself more if she wanted

help me prepare the food? I really enjoy

was excited to share

Ayla

food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she cooked,

he just hated my presence so much he couldn't

her head, she reminded herself not to dwell

with today.Would you be fine with

want to get in his way so she

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

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

you every day," he assured

joy watching her eat

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

only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt as

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

stilled upon hearing the word "home"

as a sign that she was beginning to accept

cleared his throat and offered, "I'll

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

the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and made sure she would

tidied up the breakfast table after Lucas left

was spotless in the room, she grabbed her bag and headed

came

seconds as

what brings

ask despite the shock

eyes didn't fail to notice how

would be sorely affected, Anna continued to pretend that she was pulling on her clothes and trying to put

this.It's embarrassing," she even stated for added

what they implied hurt her to

that why you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

was seeing, although

if you're free today.I can take you to your office and give you a little tour," Anna

considered it

away from the Clark Group's building, there would be no chance for her

can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"