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, my

things from her past almost

took her a while to realize that everything

to live here for a period of time

until tomorrow so she had

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

the peephole, she saw Lucas standing

asked curiously, as she opened the door to let

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

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

Ayla stared at him and she could see the concern etched on

looked after her and she would be thankful

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

would cook for herself more if she wanted to

will you help me prepare the food? I really enjoy your cooking,"

was excited to share breakfast

Ayla

touched that Lucas liked her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home

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

head, she reminded herself not to

that I need to deal with today.Would you be fine with staying

get in his way

her mouth with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes closed as she

exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such a

for you every day," he assured

was a joy

know I'm not a picky eater.I'll eat whatever

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

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

stilled upon hearing the word

touched him immensely and he took it as a sign that she

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

that's okay.The supermarket isn't far from here.Don't you have things to deal

have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and

tidied up the breakfast table after

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

she came across Anna at the

utterly speechless for a few seconds as she never

what brings you

managed to ask despite the shock

fail to notice how the woman

to pretend that she was pulling on her clothes and trying

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

what they implied hurt her to the

that why you are here?" Ayla

blind eye to what she was seeing, although she

if you're free today.I can take you

considered it for a

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

today.We can go

"Alright, then. Let's go!"