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.

to her that everything changed as much

heart, my unborn

these things from her past almost drove her

while to realize that everything

would have to live here for a period of time until she

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

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

she saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying a bag in his

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

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

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

front of her, Ayla stared at him

and she would be thankful for

good care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy smile apparent on her

herself more if she wanted

food? I really enjoy

was excited to

Ayla

to ask for it, although it was just

he just hated my presence so much he couldn't stand it" she thought

her head, she reminded herself not

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

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

Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with

done, she gulped the refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I

it for you

was a joy watching her eat

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

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

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

the word "home"

immensely and he took it as a sign that she was

to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and offered, "I'll drive you

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

was situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for

the breakfast table after Lucas left

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

came across Anna at

seconds as she

Anna, what brings you

despite

fail to notice how the woman looked

that she was pulling on her clothes and trying to put them

acts like this.It's embarrassing," she

those words and understanding what they implied hurt her to the

here?" Ayla asked to divert

she was seeing, although she was still

you're free today.I can take you to your office and give you a little tour," Anna informed

considered it for

far away from the Clark Group's building, there would be no chance for her to

today.We can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"