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 much

my heart, my unborn

these things from her past almost drove her

her a while

to live here for a

tomorrow so she had the

housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted

saw Lucas standing

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

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

you won't eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of

Ayla stared at him and she could see the

she

know and thanks for reminding me.I will take good care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy smile apparent

for herself more if she wanted to stay

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

was excited to

Ayla agreed

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

just hated my presence so much he

her head, she reminded herself not to dwell on such ugly

deal with today.Would you be fine with staying

want to get in his way so

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

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

for you every day," he assured

a joy watching her eat

picky eater.I'll eat whatever you buy," Ayla

she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that,

like the idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla informed

stilled upon hearing the word

as a sign that she was beginning to accept

moment, he cleared

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

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

up the breakfast table

spotless in the room, she grabbed her

surprise, she came across Anna at the

seconds as she never imagined

Anna, what brings

managed to ask despite

to notice how the

was

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

understanding what they

are here?" Ayla asked to

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

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

considered it for

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

can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"