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.

in her surroundings, it occurred to her that everything changed as much

heart, my

things from

while to realize that everything

for a period of time until

tomorrow so she

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

she peered into the peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside

asked curiously, as she opened the door to let him

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

your new life here in

he set the food onto the table in front of her, Ayla stared at him and she could see the concern etched

her and she would be thankful for

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

more if she wanted to

food? I really enjoy

to share breakfast

course!" Ayla agreed

it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how

just hated my presence so much he couldn't

reminded herself not

have some errands that I need to deal with today.Would you

his way so she replied,

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

"I haven't eaten such a delicious breakfast in

for you every day," he assured

a joy watching

whatever

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

buy groceries today.I like the idea that we'd always have meals at home,"

stilled upon hearing the word "home"

he took it as a sign that she was beginning to

he cleared

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

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

tidied up the breakfast table after Lucas left for

room, she grabbed her bag

surprise, she came across Anna at

utterly speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined this would

Anna, what brings you

ask despite the shock she

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how the woman

continued to pretend that she was pulling

like this.It's embarrassing," she even stated

and understanding what they implied hurt her to

you are here?" Ayla asked to divert

turn a blind eye to what she was seeing, although

today.I can take you to your office

considered it for

Clark Group's building, there

can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"