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.

surroundings, it occurred to her

heart, my unborn

from her

her a while

for a period of time until she

start until tomorrow so she had the rest of the

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

saw Lucas standing outside

she asked curiously, as she opened the door to

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

life here in poor health, what would

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

always looked after her and she would be

take good care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy

cook for herself more if

prepare the food? I really enjoy your cooking," Lucas

excited to share breakfast with

Ayla agreed

that Lucas liked her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered

he just hated my presence so much he couldn't stand it"

head, she reminded herself not to dwell on

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

wouldn't want to get in his way

her mouth with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She

"I haven't eaten such a

buy it for you every day," he

a joy watching her eat

know I'm not a picky eater.I'll eat whatever you buy,"

ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt

that we'd always have meals at home,"

hearing the word "home" from

it as a sign

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

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

Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and

up the breakfast table after Lucas left for his

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed

came across

a few seconds as

what brings

managed to ask despite the shock she

didn't fail to notice

be sorely affected, Anna continued to pretend that she was pulling on her clothes and trying to

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

those words and understanding what they implied

that why you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

to turn a blind eye to what she was seeing, although she was

check if you're free today.I can take you to your office and give you a little tour,"

it for

Group's building, there would be

can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"