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 that everything changed as much as she

love, my heart, my

these things from her past almost drove her to the

a while to realize

would have to live here for a period of time until

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

housed her would- be office. Her musings

she saw Lucas standing outside the

curiously,

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

breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor

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

she would be thankful

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

for herself more if she

the food? I really enjoy your cooking," Lucas

excited to

Ayla agreed

was touched that Lucas liked her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she cooked,

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

head, she reminded herself not to dwell on such ugly

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

in his way so she

the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously

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

it for you every day," he assured

joy

eat whatever you buy," Ayla said

why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt

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

the word

he took it as a sign that she was beginning to accept

he cleared his throat and

that's okay.The supermarket isn't far from here.Don't you

Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her

table after

in the room, she grabbed her bag and headed

surprise, she came across Anna at

speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined this would

what brings you

managed to ask despite

fail to notice how the woman looked

she was pulling

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

those words and understanding what they implied hurt her to

why you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

what she was

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

considered it for a

Clark Group's building, there would be no chance

can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"