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.

surroundings, it occurred to her that everything changed

love, my heart,

couldn't help but think of how these things from her past almost drove her to the brink

a while to realize that everything

here for a period of time until she finished

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

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

Lucas standing outside the

she asked curiously, as she opened the

sure you wouldn't starve yourself.That's why

have stomachache if you won't eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of

her, Ayla stared

and she would be

me.I will take good care of myself," Ayla replied gently,

would cook for herself more if she wanted to

food? I really enjoy your cooking,"

was excited to share breakfast with

Ayla agreed

just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian

presence so much he couldn't stand it" she

herself not to dwell on such

have some errands that I need to deal with today.Would you be fine with staying here alone?" Lucas asked

in his way so she replied, "Sure, no

fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded

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

you every day," he assured

was a joy watching her eat

eat whatever you

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

the idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla

upon hearing the

it as a sign that she

he cleared his throat and

supermarket isn't far from

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 would be at

the breakfast table after Lucas

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

surprise, she came across

was utterly speechless for a few seconds as she

what brings you

ask despite the

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how

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

acts like this.It's embarrassing," she even stated for added

they implied

are here?" Ayla asked to divert

what she was seeing, although

take you to

considered it

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

I'm free today.We can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"