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.

it occurred to her that everything changed as much as

my heart, my unborn

these things from her past almost drove her

while to realize that everything

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

work wouldn't start until tomorrow so she had

Her musings

standing outside the door carrying a bag

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

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

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

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

and she would be

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

herself more if she wanted to stay

food? I

to share breakfast

course!" Ayla

was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked

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

head, she reminded herself not to dwell on

to deal with today.Would you be fine

wouldn't want to get in his way so she

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

milk and exclaimed, "I haven't

buy it for you

a joy watching her

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

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

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

the word

he took it as a sign that she

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

isn't far from

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 would be

the breakfast table after Lucas left for

was spotless in the room, she

came

speechless for a few seconds as she

what brings

despite the shock she

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

pretend that she was pulling on her clothes and trying

this.It's embarrassing,"

those words and understanding what they implied hurt her to the

you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

she was seeing, although

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

considered it for

from the Clark Group's building, there would

I'm free today.We can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"