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.

took in her surroundings, it occurred to her that everything changed as

love, my heart, my

things from her past almost drove her

her a while to

live here for a period of time until

until tomorrow so she had the rest of the day for

that housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when the doorbell rang, signaling the presence of a

saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying a bag

brought you here so early?" she asked curiously, as she opened the door to let him

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

start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas

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

her and she would be

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

for herself more if she

help me prepare the food?

excited to

Ayla

well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home

just hated my presence so much he couldn't

head, she reminded herself not to dwell on such

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

get in his way so she replied,

Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with

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

it for you every day,"

was a joy watching her eat

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

ate a

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

hearing the

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

wanting to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and offered, "I'll drive you

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

situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli

tidied up the breakfast table after Lucas left

the room, she grabbed her bag and

her surprise, she came across Anna

for a few seconds as

Anna, what brings you

despite the shock she

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

to pretend that she was pulling on

like this.It's embarrassing,"

they implied hurt

why you are here?" Ayla asked to

to turn a blind eye to what she was

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

considered it

the Clark Group's building, there would be no

free today.We can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"