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.

to her that everything changed as

my heart, my unborn

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

 It took her a while to realize that everything was

a period of

start until tomorrow so she had the rest of the

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

peered into the peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside

early?" she asked curiously,

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

here in poor health,

Ayla stared at him and she could see the

looked after her and she would be thankful for that

of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy

cook for herself more if

will you help me prepare the food? I

to share

course!" Ayla

was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she cooked, as if she couldn't do anything

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

herself not to dwell

with today.Would you be fine with

in his way so she replied, "Sure,

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

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

you

joy

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

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

the supermarket to buy groceries today.I like the idea that we'd always have meals at

upon hearing the word

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

wanting to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and offered,

okay.The supermarket isn't far from here.Don't you have things

apartment was situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and made sure she would

tidied up the breakfast table

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed

she came across

a few seconds as she

Anna, what

to ask despite the

fail to notice how the woman looked at that

that she was pulling on her clothes and trying to put

this.It's embarrassing," she

words and understanding what they implied hurt her

here?"

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

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

it for a

far away from the Clark Group's building, there would be no chance for

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

"Alright, then. Let's go!"