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

love, my heart,

think of how these things from

her a while to realize that

have to live here for a period of time

until tomorrow so she had the rest of the

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

saw Lucas standing outside the door

asked curiously, as she opened the door to let him

starve yourself.That's why I brought

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

onto the table in front of her, Ayla stared at him

after her and she would be thankful

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

for herself more if she wanted

me prepare the food? I really enjoy

was excited to

course!" Ayla agreed

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

he just hated my presence so much he couldn't

herself not to dwell on such

have some errands that I need to deal with

wouldn't want to get in his way so she replied,

brought.She nodded vigorously

gulped the refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I haven't

for you every

was a joy

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

morning that was why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite

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

the word "home"

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

to spoil the moment, he cleared

okay.The supermarket isn't far from here.Don't you have

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

up the breakfast table after Lucas left for his

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed her bag

to her surprise, she came across

was utterly speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined this would

what

ask despite the shock

didn't fail to notice

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

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

they implied hurt her to

why you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

blind eye to what she was seeing, although she was

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

it for

the Clark Group's building, there would

today.We can

"Alright, then. Let's go!"