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.

it occurred to her that everything changed as

love, my heart,

think of how these things from her past almost drove her to the brink

her a while

have to live here for a period

tomorrow so she had the rest of the day for

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

saw Lucas standing outside the door

curiously,

yourself.That's why I brought you

breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor

the food onto the table in front of her, Ayla stared at him and she could see the

and she would be thankful for that

reminding me.I will take good care of myself," Ayla replied gently, an easy smile

herself more if she wanted to stay

prepare the food? I really enjoy your

to share breakfast

Ayla

enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how Brian picked on everything she

presence so

she reminded herself not to dwell on

some errands that I need to deal with

get in his way so she

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

gulped the refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I

buy it for you every

joy watching her eat

whatever you buy," Ayla said as

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

idea that we'd always have meals at home," Ayla informed him as she took more sips

the

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

cleared his throat

far from here.Don't you have things to

was 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

the breakfast table after

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

surprise, she came across Anna

utterly speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined this

Anna, what brings

despite

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how the woman looked at

was pulling on her clothes and

this.It's embarrassing,"

words and understanding what they implied hurt

you are here?" Ayla asked to divert

blind eye to what she was seeing, although she was still heartbroken over

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

considered it for

building, there would be no chance for

free today.We can go now," she

"Alright, then. Let's go!"