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

my heart,

from her past almost drove her to the brink

a while to realize that everything was

here for a period

start until tomorrow so she had the rest of the

be office. Her musings were interrupted when the

she saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying a

asked curiously, as she opened the door to

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

in

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

always looked after her and she

me.I will take good care of myself,"

cook for herself more if she wanted to stay

me prepare the food? I really enjoy your

was excited to share

course!" Ayla

just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she

so much

she reminded herself not to dwell on

deal with today.Would you be fine with

to get in his way so

stuffed her mouth with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded

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

you

a joy watching her

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

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

like the idea that we'd always have meals

stilled upon hearing the

he took it as a sign that

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

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

have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and made

table after Lucas left

room, she grabbed her bag and headed

surprise, she came across Anna

was utterly speechless for a few seconds

what

managed to ask despite the shock

notice how the woman

affected, Anna continued to pretend that she was pulling on

embarrassing," she

they implied hurt her to

are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

eye to what she was seeing, although she was

today.I can take you to your office and give

considered it

building, there would be no chance for her to run

can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"