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.

her surroundings, it occurred to

my heart, my unborn

how these things from

while

to live here for a period of time

work wouldn't start until tomorrow so she had

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

saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying a bag

what brought you here so early?" she asked curiously, as she opened the door to

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

won't eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas

Ayla stared at him and she could see the

and she would be thankful for

know and thanks for reminding me.I will take good care of

for herself more if she wanted to

the food? I really enjoy

was excited to share breakfast with

Ayla

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 do anything

he just hated my presence so much he couldn't stand

not to dwell

with today.Would you be fine

his way so she

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

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

buy it for you

joy watching her

eat whatever you buy,"

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

we'd always

stilled upon hearing the

as a sign that

wanting to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and offered,

supermarket isn't far from here.Don't you have things to deal

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

table after Lucas

the room, she grabbed her

surprise, she came across Anna

a few seconds as she never

Anna, what brings you

ask despite the shock she

fail to notice

continued to pretend that she was pulling on her clothes and trying to

acts like this.It's embarrassing,"

they implied hurt her

that why you are here?"

was seeing,

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

considered it for

from the Clark Group's building, there would be no chance

today.We can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"