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

heart,

these things from

her a while to

for a period of time until she finished the

she had the

that housed her would- be office. Her musings were interrupted when the

saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying

curiously, as

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

you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would

Ayla stared at him and she could see the concern etched on

and she would be thankful for that

me.I will take good care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy smile apparent on

for herself more if she wanted

help me prepare the food? I really

was excited to

Ayla

was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she cooked, as if she couldn't

my presence so much he couldn't stand it" she

she reminded herself not to

errands that I need to deal with

in his way so she replied,

stuffed her mouth with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes closed as she relished every

milk and exclaimed, "I haven't eaten

for you every day," he

joy watching her

whatever

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

go to the supermarket to buy groceries today.I like the idea that we'd always have meals

hearing the word "home"

a sign that she was beginning to

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

far from here.Don't you have things to

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

breakfast table after Lucas

was spotless in the room, she grabbed her

to her surprise, she came across Anna

a few seconds as she never imagined

Anna, what brings you

despite the shock she

to notice

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

this.It's embarrassing," she even

they implied hurt her to

why you are here?" Ayla asked

decided to turn a blind eye to what she was seeing, although she was still heartbroken over

today.I can take you to your office and give

it for

away from the Clark Group's building, there would be no chance for her to run into Brian

can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"