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.

to thank me.Silly girl, just eat the delicious

looked at each other and

as if it was just yesterday

"Toby!"

shrill and angry voice caught

him when he left her at the

followed him and caught him

see Molly

"Molly!"

you introduce

and wrapped her hands around Toby's

This man was hers.

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

saw the calm look on Ayla's

Molly, as if she

"Lala."

little uneasy as he didn't know

go

his apartment today, but Molly appeared

smiled at Molly

you.But Toby, I have

the courage to face

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

to run away

grabbed her

how intimately Toby held

not show her displeasure in front

acted generous and asked Ayla

she turned towards

the car? The white one which you just bought me from

to leave Ayla with Molly,

you want something else, you can order

Molly turned her unfriendly look at

know who you are, but please stay away from Toby.He is my fiance.I don't want him to have contact

straight

past, you will be the last one.Toby is a soft- hearted person.He can't refuse anyone if they pretend to be helpless in front of

hurtful words

she had put Toby

won't contact him in the future.I wish the two of you a very happy

from there.At the exit, she bumped into Toby who had Molly's coat in

going?"

something else to do.I have to go now," she said in the calmest tone she could muster, but

was hurting inside and the pain was too much

her, but Ayla didn't stop

watched her leave helplessly before he

answering a phone call.I think, there must be something urgent.Why don't

coat and said in

the bus station and

bus was available

know,

her bag and found out she

sad smile

shouldn't have come here and let

other options, she started walking

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

midnight when she couldn't walk