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

my heart, my

help but think of how these things from her past

while to realize that everything

for a period of time

start until tomorrow so she had the rest of

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

Lucas standing outside the door

here so early?" she asked curiously, as she opened the

why I brought you something to eat," he

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

front of her, Ayla stared at him

her and she

know and thanks for reminding me.I will take good care of

more if she wanted to

help me prepare the food? I really enjoy your cooking,"

was excited to share

Ayla

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

hated my presence so much he couldn't stand

not to dwell

with

in his way so

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

the refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such a delicious breakfast in a long

you every day," he assured

joy

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

didn't have much appetite that morning that was why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt as if

groceries today.I like the idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla informed him as

upon hearing the word

a sign that

cleared his throat and offered,

far from here.Don't you have things to deal

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

the breakfast table

spotless in the room, she

surprise, she came

seconds as she

Anna, what brings you

managed to ask despite the

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how

pretend that she was pulling on her

this.It's embarrassing,"

and understanding what they implied

here?" Ayla asked to divert

a blind eye to what she was seeing, although she was

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

considered it

there would be no chance for her to

can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"