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.

she took in her surroundings, it occurred to her that everything changed as much

heart, my

of how these things from her past almost drove

took her a while to

have to live here for a period of

tomorrow so she had

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

she saw Lucas standing outside

so early?" she asked curiously, as

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

in poor

food onto the table in front of her, Ayla stared at him and she could

always looked after her and she would be thankful for

of myself," Ayla replied gently,

herself more if she

will you help me prepare the food? I really enjoy

to share breakfast with

course!" Ayla agreed

Lucas liked her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she cooked, as if she couldn't

so much he couldn't

not to dwell on

errands that I need to deal with today.Would you

his way so she

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

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

buy it for you every day," he

joy watching

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

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

today.I like the idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla

upon hearing the

and he took it as a sign that she was

moment, he cleared his

from here.Don't you

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

up the breakfast table after Lucas

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed her bag and headed

to her surprise, she came across

was utterly speechless for a few seconds as she never

Anna, what brings you

ask despite the

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how

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

like this.It's embarrassing," she

and understanding what they implied

that why you are here?" Ayla asked to divert

eye to what she was seeing, although she was still

take you to your office and give you a little

it

Group's building, there would be no chance for

can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"