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.

surroundings, it occurred to

my heart, my

but think of how these things from her past almost drove her

her a while

live here for a period of time until she finished the

she had

be office. Her musings were interrupted when the

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

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

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

new life here in poor health, what would become of you

table in front of her, Ayla

looked after her and she

of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy smile apparent on

more

help me prepare the food? I

was excited to share

course!" Ayla agreed

to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she cooked, as

so much he couldn't stand it" she thought

not to

errands that I need to deal with today.Would

in his way so she replied,

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

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

for you every

a joy watching her eat

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

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

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

upon hearing the word "home" from

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

spoil the moment, he cleared his throat

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

in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her

the breakfast table after

in the room,

she came across Anna

speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined this

what brings

managed to ask despite

didn't fail to notice how

that she was pulling on her clothes

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

those words and understanding what they implied hurt

here?"

decided to turn a blind eye to what she was

because I wanted to check if you're free today.I can take you to your office and give you

considered it

Group's building, there would be no chance for her

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

"Alright, then. Let's go!"