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.

the rearview mirror, gave a small smile

are you running?

said Anastasia, not 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 change when she saw it”

like everything was falling into place. No matter what the obstacles were,

them.

different. She was content and filled with

pulled Anastasia in for a kiss. “My wife, you’re the best. Consider this

bold move made Anastasia blush in broad daylight.

car! It’d be embarrassing if someone we know

a gentlemanly

responding. “Sure. My lord,” and got in the

being in love, even the wind smelled sweet.

asked, “Where are we going for dinner? Who’s this friend of yours? is

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

I think you’re my lucky charm. Since meeting you, all

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

about a

As she looked at him, she

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

a dirty mind,” Anastasia said, playfully smacking Herman. “So, the

would’ve thought that Herman, who always seemed so upright, had