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

my heart, my

these things from her past almost drove her to the brink

took her a while to realize that everything

would have to live here for a

wouldn't start until tomorrow so she had the rest

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

she saw Lucas standing outside the door carrying a bag

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

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

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

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

always looked after her and she

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

for herself more if she wanted to

food? I

to share breakfast with

course!" Ayla agreed

Lucas liked her food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she cooked, as if

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

her head, she reminded herself not

to deal with today.Would

want to get in his way so

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

milk and exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such a

you every day," he assured

joy watching her eat

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

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

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

the word "home"

he took it as a sign that she

to spoil the moment, he cleared his throat and offered,

supermarket isn't far from

have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had

table after Lucas left for his

room, she grabbed her

her surprise, she came across Anna at the

few seconds as she never imagined this would

Anna, what

despite the shock

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how

she was pulling

embarrassing," she even stated

words and understanding what they implied hurt

why you are here?" Ayla asked

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

today.I can take you to your office and give you

considered it for

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

can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"