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.

occurred to her that

heart, my unborn

think of how these things from her past almost drove her

while

have to live here for a

she had the rest of the day

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

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

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

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

start your new life here in poor health, what

of her, Ayla stared at him and she could

and she would be thankful for that

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

more if

you help me prepare the food?

excited to share breakfast with

Ayla

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

so

she reminded herself not to dwell on such

that I need to deal with today.Would you be fine with staying here alone?" Lucas asked

get in his way so she replied,

fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her

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

for you every day,"

joy watching her eat

a picky eater.I'll eat whatever you

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

that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla

stilled upon hearing the word "home"

as a sign that

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

supermarket isn't far from here.Don't you

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

table after Lucas

in the room, she grabbed her

surprise, she came across Anna at the

speechless for a few seconds as she

what brings

ask despite the

eyes didn't fail to notice how

to pretend that she was pulling on her

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

what they implied

are here?" Ayla

to what she was seeing, although

to check if you're free today.I can take you to your office and give you

considered it

there would be no

I'm free today.We can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"