The Bound Between Us

Chapter 121

Herman, being the thoughtful hubby he was, was already waiting downstairs to pick up Anastasia from work.

Man, there was nothing like having her man pick her up from work it was like a scene straight out of a rom-com!

Anastasia, in high spirits, told Herman on the phone, Til be right down.”

After hanging up, Lauren joked, “Your hubby’s here to get you? What a catch! Girl, you lucked out.”

Some people who were previously unaware of Anastasia’s marriage now knew about it as well

Anastasia’s beauty had the gals green with envy. Sometimes, a woman’s jealousy was just too hard to explain.

But now that they knew Anastasia was off the market, the green-eyed monster had calmed down a bit.

1 gotta stop yapping and head out, Anastasia said with a smile. He’s taking me to meet his pals tonight.”

“Off you go,” Lauren said, clearly envious. “Lucky you, having someone to look out for you and watch your back.”

Anastasia grinned, gathered her stuff and headed downstairs.

Herman was waiting by his Chevy parked curbside. Seeing the car, Anastasia’s heart fluttered and she quickened her pace.

There was a saying that held true when loved someone, one couldn’t wait to be by their side.

rearview mirror, gave a small smile and

you running? Watch

“I have good news. I’ve designed a necklace that Everlee loves. You

Anastasia felt like everything was falling into place. No

them.

no different. She was content

a kiss. “My wife, you’re the best. Consider this your

made Anastasia blush

the car! It’d be embarrassing if someone we know

made a gentlemanly gesture, “My lady, after

and laughed, responding. “Sure. My

even the wind smelled sweet. Anastasia was living proof of

we going for dinner? Who’s this friend of yours?

old friend, reassured Herman, holding her hand. “It’s just a casual dinner,

lucky charm. Since meeting you, all my problems seem to solve themselves.

have to protect you, so your life will always be this

a

touched. As she looked at him, she saw

they stopped at a traffic light, he leaned in and whispered, ‘Tonight, when we

Anastasia said, playfully smacking Herman. “So, the gentleman act was

seemed so upright, had a