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

heart, my unborn

things from

her a while to

would have to live here for a period of time until she finished the

work wouldn't start until tomorrow so she had the rest of the

housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when the doorbell rang, signaling the presence

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

here so early?" she asked curiously, as she

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

in poor health, what would become of you

the food onto the table in front of her, Ayla stared at him and she

and she would be thankful

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

for herself more if

food? I really enjoy your

was excited to share breakfast

course!" Ayla agreed

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

my presence so much he couldn't

herself not to dwell on such

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

wouldn't want to get in his way so she replied, "Sure, no

brought.She nodded vigorously

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

you every day," he assured

joy watching her

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

that morning that was why she only ate a few

we'd always have meals at home," Ayla informed him as she took

stilled upon hearing the word "home" from

he took it as a

the moment, he cleared his throat and

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

at 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 be at

up the breakfast table after

room, she

came across

a few seconds as she

Anna, what

to ask despite the

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how the woman looked

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

they

you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

a blind eye to what she was seeing, although she

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

it for a

building, there would be no

can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"