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

my heart,

but think of how these things from her past almost drove her to the brink of

while to realize that everything

here for a period of time until

she had the rest of

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

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

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

yourself.That's why

life here in poor health, what would become of

onto the table in front of her, Ayla

and she

care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy smile apparent on

would cook for herself more if she

prepare the food? I really enjoy your cooking,"

was excited to share breakfast

course!" Ayla agreed

food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked

just hated my presence so much

herself not to dwell on such

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

in his

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

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

buy it for you every day,"

was a joy watching her eat

not a picky eater.I'll eat whatever you

ate a few dumplings.Despite

go to the supermarket to buy groceries today.I like the idea that we'd always have

hearing the

as a sign that she was beginning to accept

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

supermarket isn't far from here.Don't

thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans

the breakfast table after Lucas

was spotless in the room, she grabbed her bag and

came across Anna at the

for a few seconds

what brings

ask despite the shock

to notice how the

pretend that she was pulling on her clothes and trying to put them back in

this.It's embarrassing,"

and understanding what they

here?" Ayla asked to divert the

eye to what she was seeing, although she was

today.I can take you to your office and give you a

considered it for a

office was far away from the Clark Group's building, there would be no chance for her to run

I'm free today.We can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"