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

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holding back her affections for Herman “I have good news. I’ve designed a necklace that Everlee loves. You should’ve seen Selena’s face

falling into place. No matter what the obstacles were, they always managed to

them.

was content and filled with joy

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

Anastasia

playfully smacked Herman’s chest, “Get in the car! It’d

gentlemanly gesture, “My

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

love, even the wind smelled sweet. Anastasia was

“Where are we going for dinner? Who’s

he’s an old friend, reassured Herman, holding her hand. “It’s just a casual dinner, Relax you look

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

Then III have to protect you, so your life will always

a

looked at him, she saw the love

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

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

who always seemed so upright, had a wicked sense