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.

to her that everything changed as much as she

love, my heart, my unborn

these things from her past almost

a while to

to live here for a period of time until

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

be office. Her musings were interrupted when the

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

so early?" she asked curiously,

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

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 continued

her, Ayla stared at him and she could see the concern

her and she would be

will take good care of myself," Ayla

would cook for herself more if she

prepare the food?

to share breakfast

course!" Ayla agreed

to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she cooked, as if she couldn't do anything

presence so much he couldn't stand it"

she reminded herself not to dwell

errands that I need to deal with today.Would you

in his way

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

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

you every day," he assured

was a joy watching her eat

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

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

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

hearing the word "home" from

immensely and he took it as a sign

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

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

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

tidied up the breakfast table after Lucas left for his

in the room, she grabbed her

her surprise, she came across Anna

few seconds as she never imagined this would

Anna, what brings you

to ask despite

eyes didn't fail to notice how the woman

she was pulling on her clothes

like this.It's embarrassing," she even

and understanding what they implied hurt her

here?" Ayla asked to divert

was seeing, although she was still

today.I can take

it for

from the Clark Group's building, there would be no

free today.We can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"