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

heart, my

but think of how these things from her past almost

her a while to realize

a period of time until she finished

she had the rest of the day for

an impressive skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when the

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

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

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

in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas

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

and she would be thankful for

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

more if

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

excited to share

course!" Ayla

enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered

maybe he just hated my presence so much

her head, she reminded herself not to

errands that I need to deal with

want to get in his way so she

that Lucas brought.She

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

you every day," he

a joy watching

picky eater.I'll eat whatever

morning that was why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt as if her stomach

buy groceries today.I like the idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla informed him as

upon hearing the word "home"

as a sign that she was beginning to accept his

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

isn't far 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 had

table

in the room, she grabbed her bag and headed

her surprise, she came across Anna at

speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined this

Anna, what brings you

managed to ask despite the shock she

notice how the

that she was pulling on her

embarrassing," she

they

you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

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

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

it for a

there would be no chance for her to run

today.We can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"