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

 It took her a while to realize that everything was

would have to live here for a period of time until

start until tomorrow so she had the rest of the day for

office. Her musings were interrupted when the

she peered into the peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying

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

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

you'd start your new life here in poor

set the food onto the table in front of her, Ayla stared at him and

looked after her and she would be thankful for that

take good care of

herself more if she wanted to stay

the food?

excited to share breakfast with

Ayla

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, as

hated my presence so much he couldn't

herself not to dwell on

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

want to get in his

Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes closed as she relished

"I haven't eaten such a delicious breakfast

it for you every day," he

joy watching her

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

only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt as if her stomach would burst

like the idea that we'd always have

upon hearing the word "home"

it as a sign that she

cleared his throat and offered, "I'll drive you

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

Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and made sure

up the breakfast table

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed

surprise, she came across Anna at

few seconds as

Anna, what brings

managed to ask despite the shock

fail to notice how the woman looked

she was pulling on her clothes and trying to put them back

embarrassing," she even stated for added

what they implied hurt

why you are here?" Ayla

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

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

considered it for a

the Clark Group's building, there

free today.We can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"