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.

it occurred to her that everything changed

my heart,

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

while

would have to live here for a period of time until she

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

impressive skyscraper that housed her would- be office. Her musings

peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside

asked curiously, as

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

have stomachache 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

in front of her, Ayla stared at him and

she would be thankful for

care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy smile

would cook for herself more if she

prepare the food? I really enjoy your

was excited to share breakfast

course!" Ayla

although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how

presence so much he couldn't stand it" she

head, she reminded herself not to dwell on such

some errands that I need to deal with

want to get in his way so

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

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

buy it for you every day," he

joy

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

morning that was why she only ate

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

upon hearing the word "home" from

as a sign that

the moment, he cleared his throat and

far from here.Don't you

situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had

tidied up the breakfast table after Lucas

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed her

she came

a few seconds as she never

Anna, what brings

ask despite

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

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

embarrassing," she even stated for

words and understanding what they

you are here?" Ayla asked

to what she was seeing, although she was still

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

it for

Group's building, there would be no chance for her

free today.We can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"