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.

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

love, my heart, my unborn

from her past almost drove her to the brink of

took her a while to

would have to live here for a period

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

apartment was an impressive skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when the doorbell rang, signaling the presence of

the peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying a bag in his

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

wouldn't starve yourself.That's why I

have stomachache if you won't eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas

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

her and she would be

know 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 wanted to

you help me prepare the food? I really enjoy your

to

Ayla agreed

it 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"

her head, she reminded herself not to dwell on such

deal with today.Would you be fine with

wouldn't want to get in his way so she replied, "Sure,

her mouth with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She

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

buy it for you every

a joy watching her

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

didn't have much appetite that morning that was why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she

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

stilled upon hearing the word "home" from

a sign that she was

to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat

from here.Don't you have things

was situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans

up the breakfast table

spotless in the room, she grabbed her bag

to her surprise, she came across Anna at the

speechless for a few seconds

what brings you

managed to ask despite the shock she

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how the woman

was pulling on her

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

and understanding what they

here?"

what she was seeing, although

take you to your office and give

it for

Group's building, there would be

free today.We can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"