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

love, my heart, my unborn

help but think of how these things from her past almost

took her a while to realize that

live here for a period of time until she

wouldn't start until tomorrow so she had the rest

an 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 in his

curiously, as she opened the

make sure you wouldn't starve yourself.That's why I brought you something to eat," he

here in poor health,

Ayla stared at him and she could see

looked after her and she

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

would cook for herself more if

prepare the food? I really enjoy your cooking,"

to share

Ayla agreed

for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She remembered how

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

head, she reminded herself not to dwell

need to deal with

to get in his way

brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes closed as

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

buy it for you

was a joy watching

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

why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite

always have meals at home,"

stilled upon hearing the word "home" from

took it as a sign that she

cleared his throat and

that's okay.The supermarket isn't far from

was situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well

breakfast table after Lucas left for

in the room, she grabbed her bag and headed

her surprise, she came across Anna at

for a few seconds as she never imagined this

Anna, what brings you

ask despite the

notice how the

affected, Anna continued to pretend that she was pulling on her clothes

embarrassing," she even

words and understanding what they implied

are here?" Ayla asked

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

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

considered it for a

the Clark Group's building, there would be

today.We can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"