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.

to her that everything

heart,

help but think of how these things from her past almost drove

 It took her a while to realize that

to live here for a period of

she had the

her would- be office. Her musings

Lucas standing outside the door carrying a bag in

asked curiously,

starve yourself.That's why I brought you something to eat," he informed

you won't eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become

her, Ayla stared at him and she could see the concern

looked after her and she

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

cook for herself more if she

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

was excited to share

course!" Ayla agreed

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

just hated my presence so much he couldn't

herself not to dwell on

need to deal with today.Would you be fine

his way so she replied,

Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her

milk and exclaimed, "I haven't

for you every day," he assured

joy

eat whatever you buy," Ayla said as she wiped her

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

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

stilled upon hearing the word "home" from

him immensely and he took it as a sign that she was

to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and offered,

from here.Don't you

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

breakfast table

room, she

came across Anna

speechless for a few seconds as she never

what brings you

ask despite the shock she

to notice how

continued to pretend that she was pulling on her clothes and trying

like this.It's embarrassing,"

what they implied hurt her to

why you are here?"

she was

I 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 for

the Clark Group's building, there

today.We can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"