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

love, my heart, my

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

a while to realize that everything was

would have to live here for a period of time

so she had the

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

she peered into the peephole, she saw Lucas standing

curiously, as she opened the door to let him

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

breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in

table in front of her, Ayla

her and she would be

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

more if she wanted to stay

the food? I really enjoy your cooking," Lucas

was excited to share breakfast

course!" Ayla

for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked

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

head, she reminded herself not to dwell on such ugly

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

in his way

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

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

buy it for you every day," he assured

was a joy

I'm not a picky eater.I'll eat whatever you buy," Ayla said as she wiped her

have much appetite that morning that was why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt

buy groceries today.I like the idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla informed him as she took

upon hearing the word "home"

it as a

to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and

isn't far from here.Don't you

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

up the breakfast table after Lucas

the room, she grabbed her bag and

her surprise, she came across Anna at the

speechless for a few seconds as she

what brings

ask despite

notice how

that she was pulling on her

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

those words and understanding what they

that why you are here?" Ayla asked

turn a blind eye to what she was seeing, although she was still heartbroken over

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

it for

Group's building, there would

I'm free today.We can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"