The Substitute Bride: Making Memories Of Us (Lois Stone)

Ayla waited for Toby in the cafe, but he didn't come, and it was already dark outside.

Would he come today? She was confident that her Toby would come.

But after the night fell, when he didn't show up, she decided to leave.

If she didn't leave now, she wouldn't be able to catch the last bus.

 When she was about to leave, a familiar figure walked into the cafe.

"I'm sorry, Lala.I'm late."

She beamed at him.

Finally, her Toby had come.

But, her smile only lasted for a short moment.

How would she explain things to him? She didn't even know how to start the conversation.

Although, she had prepared for this meeting and thought of many ways she could explain, but now they seemed not good enough.

"Lala, what's wrong? You look unhappy.Why? Are you sad because I'm late?"

Toby reached out and held her hand.

His eyes were full of concern.

"I'm really sorry, Lala.I was busy with some important work." Ayla shook her head.

"It's alright.I'm not upset because of that." Toby smiled.

"I thought, you are angry with me.Are you hungry? Let's eat something first, then I'll take you home."

Ayla was about to say something, but Toby didn't notice it.He called the waiter over to order the food.

In fact, Toby didn't have much time.

When he and Molly were at the mall, he lied to her that there was some emergency in the company and he needed to be present there.

So, he must return to Molly as soon as possible.

Ayla refrained herself from speaking.

He had been busy all day long, he must be hungry.

Also, it'd be the same if they talked after eating.

She also wanted to spend more time with him.

However, things didn't go as she had thought.

The steak was just served in front of them when Toby said, "Lala.Let's eat!"

Toby considerately cut the steak into small pieces before putting them on the plate in front of her.

"Thank you Toby."

Ayla was touched by Toby's kind gesture.

He was still so considerate to her.

He had never changed.

have to thank me.Silly girl, just

looked at each

seemed like they had returned to their childhood, as if it was just yesterday and

"Toby!"

shrill and angry voice

him when he left her at

followed him and caught him

to see Molly here.Did she

"Molly!"

you introduce her to

and wrapped her hands around

This man was hers.

him everything, unlike this woman and she'd prove it to

calm

she saw Molly, as if she already

"Lala."

a little uneasy as he didn't know how to

didn't go

wanted to take Lala to his apartment today,

smiled at

meet you.But Toby, I

have the courage to

to hug Toby and tell him everything, but she didn't expect Molly would come along.She couldn't do that in front of

run

grabbed her hand and

she saw how intimately Toby held the girl's

show her displeasure

acted generous and asked Ayla

while later, she

cold.Can you please get my coat from the car? The white one which you just bought me from the mall, " Molly said in an enticing

Ayla

you can order

left the cafe, Molly turned her unfriendly look at

but please stay away from Toby.He is my fiance.I don't want him to have contact with any other

straight

the last one.Toby is a soft- hearted person.He can't refuse anyone if they pretend to be helpless

hurtful words

Toby in a

a very happy and wonderful life

away from there.At the exit, she bumped into

where are you going?" he asked with

Toby.I have something else to do.I have to go now," she said in the calmest tone she could muster, but her heart had been broken

was hurting inside and the pain was

stop her, but Ayla didn't stop and left

helplessly before he turned and came back to

think, there must be something urgent.Why don't you go and check on her?" Molly pretended to be

in a

straight to the bus station

bus was available even

came to know, the last bus

out she didn't have much money

sad smile escaped

and let Toby get involved

other options, she started walking along

she go now? Because she certainly couldn't go back to

almost midnight when