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.

took in her surroundings, it occurred to her

my heart,

how these things from

a while to realize that everything

for a

start until tomorrow so she had the rest of the day for

her would- be office. Her musings were

peephole, she saw Lucas standing outside

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

wouldn't starve yourself.That's why I brought you something to

in poor health, what would become of

Ayla stared at him and

looked after her and she would be thankful for that

care of myself,"

herself more if she

will you help me prepare the food? I really enjoy

was excited to share

course!" Ayla agreed

for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian

my presence so much he

her head, she reminded herself not to

deal with today.Would you be fine

want to get in his way so

mouth with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She

"I haven't eaten such

you every

a joy watching her eat

whatever you buy," Ayla said as she wiped

didn't have much appetite that morning that was why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she

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

upon hearing the word

immensely and he took it as a sign that she was beginning to

to spoil the moment, he cleared his

supermarket isn't far from

was situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and made sure she

up the breakfast table after Lucas left

room, she grabbed her bag and headed

came across Anna at the

for a few seconds as she never imagined this would

Anna, what brings you

managed to ask despite

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

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

this.It's embarrassing,"

and understanding what they implied

you are here?" Ayla asked to divert

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

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

considered it for

there would be no chance for

today.We can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"