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

love, my heart,

how these things from her past almost drove her to the brink

took her a while to realize that everything

live here for a period of time until she finished the

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

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

standing outside the door carrying a bag in

asked curiously,

wouldn't starve yourself.That's why

here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas continued on his

front of her, Ayla stared

looked after her and she

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

herself more if she wanted to

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

to share breakfast with

course!" Ayla agreed

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

maybe he just hated my presence so much he couldn't stand it" she thought

head, she reminded herself not to dwell on such ugly

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

want to get in his way so

with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes closed

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

for you

a joy watching her eat

eat whatever you

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

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

hearing the

took it as a sign that she was beginning to

spoil the moment, he cleared

from here.Don't you have things to

apartment was situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and

breakfast table after

everything was spotless in the room, she

she came across Anna at

was utterly speechless for a few seconds as

what

ask despite the shock

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

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

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

those words and understanding what they implied hurt

you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

she was seeing, although she was still heartbroken over Brian's devotion

to check if you're free today.I can take you to

it

building, there would be no chance for her

can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"