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.

occurred to

heart, my unborn

but think of how these things from her past almost drove

 It took her a while to

to live here for a period of time until

start until tomorrow so she had the rest of

office. Her

she saw Lucas standing outside the

here so early?" she asked curiously, as she opened

why I brought you something to eat," he informed

life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas continued

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

her and she

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

cook for herself more if she wanted to

me prepare the food? I really

to share

Ayla

food well enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how

maybe he just hated my presence so much he

head, she reminded herself not to

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

want to get in his way so she replied, "Sure, no

brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes closed as she relished every tasty

she gulped the refreshing soybean milk and exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such a delicious breakfast in a long

it for you every

a joy

whatever you buy," Ayla

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

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

stilled upon hearing the

immensely and he took it as a sign that she

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

isn't far from here.Don't you have things to

Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well

up the breakfast table after Lucas

everything was spotless in the room, she

she came across Anna

utterly speechless for a few seconds as she never imagined

what brings

managed to ask despite

notice how the

was pulling on her

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

and understanding what they

here?" Ayla asked to divert

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

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

it for

building, there would be no

can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"