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.

gave a small smile and got out to open the door

are you running? Watch

Anastasia, not holding back her affections for Herman “I have good news. I’ve designed a necklace that Everlee loves. You

into place. No matter

them.

different. She was content and filled

“My wife, you’re the best. Consider this your reward.”

made Anastasia

“Get in the car! It’d be embarrassing if someone we know saw

made a gentlemanly gesture, “My

laughed, responding. “Sure. My lord,” and got

love, even the wind smelled sweet.

were on the road, Anastasia asked, “Where are we going for dinner? Who’s this friend of yours? is

her hand. “It’s just a casual dinner,

said, “Herman, I think you’re my lucky charm. Since meeting you, all my problems seem to

smiled. Then III have to protect you, so

a

was touched. As she looked at him, she saw

at a traffic light, he leaned in and whispered, ‘Tonight, when we get home, I’ll let you have an even closer look.”

Was stunned for a while, “You have a dirty mind,” Anastasia said, playfully smacking Herman.

that Herman, who always seemed so upright, had a wicked sense