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.

said, "You don't have to thank me.Silly girl, just eat the delicious

looked at each other

they had returned to their childhood, as if

"Toby!"

and angry voice

him when he left her

followed him and

stunned to see Molly here.Did

"Molly!"

you introduce her to

and wrapped her hands around Toby's

This man was hers.

unlike this

calm look on Ayla's

when she saw Molly, as if she

"Lala."

uneasy as he didn't know how to

didn't go as

wanted to take Lala to his

smiled at

you.But Toby,

have the courage to

to hug Toby and tell him everything, but she didn't

she just wanted to run away as fast as

Toby grabbed her hand and

she saw how intimately Toby held the girl's

Molly knew better to not show her

generous and asked Ayla

she turned

one which you just bought

hesitated to leave Ayla with Molly, but

can order it.I'll get the

Molly turned her

stay away from Toby.He is my fiance.I

straight to

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

hurtful words made Ayla

had put Toby in a

two of you a very happy and wonderful life ahead.But now, I have to go.I have something important

almost ran away from there.At the exit, she bumped into Toby who had Molly's

you going?"

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

and the

to stop her, but Ayla didn't stop and left

he turned and

left after answering a phone call.I think, there must be something urgent.Why don't you go and check on her?" Molly

the coat and said in a low voice, "It

to the bus station

bus was available even after

to know, the last bus

she didn't

sad smile escaped her

come here and let Toby get involved in her

she started walking along the street with heavy

she go now? Because she certainly couldn't

midnight when