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.

it occurred to her that everything changed

love, my heart,

couldn't help but think of how these things from her

her a while

for a period of time

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

was an impressive skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when the

standing outside

what brought you here so early?" she asked curiously, as

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

eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas continued on his

front of her, Ayla stared at

she would be thankful

thanks for reminding me.I will take good care of

herself more if she

me prepare the food? I really

to share breakfast

course!" Ayla agreed

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

so much he

she reminded herself not to dwell on such

deal with today.Would you be fine with

want to get in his way so she replied,

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

done, she gulped the refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I

for you every day," he

was a joy

whatever you buy," Ayla

she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt as if her stomach

always have meals at home," Ayla informed him as she took more sips

upon hearing the word

touched him immensely and he took it as a sign that she

wanting to spoil the moment, he cleared his

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

city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and made sure she would be at

breakfast table after Lucas left for

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed her bag

to her surprise, she came across Anna at the

was utterly speechless for a few seconds as

Anna, what brings you

ask despite the

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how the woman looked at

Anna continued to pretend that she was pulling on her clothes

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

they implied

that why you are here?" Ayla asked to divert

eye to what she was seeing, although she

take

it for

Clark Group's building, there

can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"