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.

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

my heart, my

from her past almost drove her to the brink of

her a while

would have to live here for a period of time until

start until tomorrow so she had the

skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when the doorbell

into the peephole, she saw Lucas standing

what brought you here so early?" she asked curiously, as she opened the door to let him

starve yourself.That's why I brought you something to

eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas continued on his

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

and she would be

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

for herself more if she wanted to

will you help me prepare the food? I

excited to share breakfast with

Ayla agreed

touched that Lucas liked her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered

presence so much he couldn't stand it" she

not to

some errands that I need to deal with today.Would you be fine with staying here

want to get in his way so she replied, "Sure, no

with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She

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

you every day,"

was a joy watching her eat

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

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

the idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla informed him as she took more sips of her soybean

hearing the

him immensely and he took it as a

cleared his

far from here.Don't you have

apartment was situated 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

the breakfast table after

the room, she

surprise, she came

speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined this

what

to ask despite the shock she

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

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

acts like this.It's embarrassing," she even stated

they implied hurt

here?" Ayla asked to divert the

what she was seeing, although she was still heartbroken over Brian's

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

considered it

Clark Group's building, there would

I'm free today.We can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"