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

my heart,

but think of how these things from her past

took her a while to

have to live here for a

so she had the rest of the day

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

standing outside the

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

starve yourself.That's why I brought you

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

the table in front of her, Ayla stared at

always looked after her and she would be thankful

for reminding me.I will take good care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy

herself more if she

you help me prepare the food? I

was excited to

Ayla

that Lucas liked her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered

so much he couldn't stand it"

she reminded herself not to dwell on such

to deal with today.Would you be fine with staying here alone?" Lucas asked

want to get in his way

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

"I haven't eaten such a delicious

buy it for you every day," he assured

was a joy

eat whatever you buy," Ayla said as she

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

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

the word "home"

as a sign that she was beginning

spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and

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

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

up the breakfast table after Lucas left for

was spotless in the room, she

came

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

what brings

managed to ask despite the shock she

keen eyes didn't fail to notice

affected, Anna continued to pretend that she was pulling on her clothes and trying to put them

acts like this.It's embarrassing," she even stated for added

those words and understanding what they implied hurt her to the

why you are here?" Ayla asked

to turn a blind eye to what she was

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

considered it

her office was far away from the Clark Group's building, there would be

can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"