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

love, my heart, my unborn

help but think of how these things from her past almost drove her to the brink of

took her a while to

live here for a period of time until she

tomorrow so she had the rest

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

into the peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside

she asked curiously, as she opened the door to

yourself.That's why I brought you something to eat," he informed

eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?"

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

looked after her and she would be thankful

for reminding me.I will take good care of myself,"

would cook for herself more if she wanted

will you help me prepare the food? I really enjoy your

to share breakfast with

Ayla

her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple

so much

her head, she reminded herself not to dwell on such ugly

I have some errands that I need to deal with today.Would you be fine with staying here alone?" Lucas

to get in his way

brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes closed as she relished

soybean milk and exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such

it for you every

a joy watching

eat whatever you buy," Ayla said

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

always have meals at home," Ayla informed him as she took more

upon hearing the word "home"

a sign that she was beginning to accept

wanting to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and

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

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

breakfast table after Lucas left for his

was spotless in the room, she grabbed her

surprise, she came across Anna

was utterly speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined this would

what brings you

despite the

didn't fail to notice how

was pulling on her clothes and trying to put

acts like this.It's embarrassing,"

those words and understanding what they

here?" Ayla

blind eye to what she was

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

considered it

Clark Group's building, there would be no

today.We can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"