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

heart,

think of how these things from her past almost

took her a while to

a period of time until she

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

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

standing outside the door carrying a bag in his

here so early?" she asked curiously, as she opened

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

life here in poor health, what

the food onto the table in front of her, Ayla

always looked after her and she would be thankful for that

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

would cook for herself more if she wanted to

me prepare the food? I really enjoy your

was excited to

course!" Ayla agreed

her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked

my presence so

herself not to dwell on

I need to deal with today.Would you be

to get in his way so she replied, "Sure,

fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes

the refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such a delicious breakfast in a

it for you every day," he

joy

a picky eater.I'll eat whatever you buy," Ayla

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

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

hearing the word "home" from

he took it as a sign that she was beginning to accept his

cleared his throat and offered,

isn't far from here.Don't you have things

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

table after Lucas left

the room, she grabbed her bag

came across Anna at

a few seconds as she never imagined

Anna, what brings you

to ask despite the

fail to notice

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

this.It's embarrassing," she

they

that why you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

was seeing, although she was still heartbroken over Brian's devotion to

take you to your office and give you a little tour," Anna

it for a

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

free today.We can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"