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.

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

love, my heart,

things from her past almost

 It took her a while to realize that

live here for a period of time until she finished

wouldn't start until tomorrow so she had the rest of the day

her apartment was an impressive skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings

peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying a

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

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

you'd start your new life here in poor

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

and she would be thankful for

care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an

more if she wanted to

the food? I really enjoy your cooking,"

was excited to share breakfast with

course!" Ayla agreed

enough to ask for it, although it was just simple

my presence so

reminded herself not to dwell on such ugly

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

want to get in his

dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes closed as

the refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such a

it for you every day," he assured

was a joy watching her

eat whatever you buy," Ayla said

that morning that was why she only ate a

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

stilled upon hearing the word "home"

immensely and he took it as a sign that

spoil the moment, he cleared his

that's okay.The supermarket isn't far from here.Don't you have things to deal

have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and made sure

the breakfast table after Lucas left for his

room, she grabbed her bag and headed

she came

for a few seconds as she never imagined

what brings

ask despite the

eyes didn't fail to notice

Anna continued to pretend that she was pulling on

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

those words and understanding what they implied hurt her

you are here?"

a blind eye to what she was seeing, although she was still heartbroken over Brian's devotion to

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

it for

away from the Clark Group's building, there would

I'm free today.We can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"