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.

a small smile and got out to open the door

you running? Watch your step.”

wait to see you said Anastasia, not holding back her affections for Herman “I have good news.

falling into place.

them.

She was content and filled with joy

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

bold move made Anastasia blush in

It’d be

chuckled and made a gentlemanly

was amused and laughed, responding. “Sure. My lord,” and

wind smelled sweet. Anastasia was

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

her hand. “It’s just a

relieved, Anastasia cheerfully said, “Herman, I think you’re my lucky charm. Since

Then III have to protect you, so your life will

a

looked at him, she saw the love of her life

him. When they stopped at a traffic light, he leaned in and whispered,

Anastasia said, playfully smacking Herman. “So, the

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