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.

approaching in the rearview mirror, gave a small smile and got out to open the door for

are you running? Watch your step.”

wait to see you 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

meeting Herman, Anastasia felt like everything was falling into place. No matter what the obstacles were, they always managed

them.

was no different. She was content and filled with

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

bold move made Anastasia blush in

the car! It’d be embarrassing if someone we

gentlemanly gesture, “My lady, after

amused and laughed, responding. “Sure. My

being in love, even the wind smelled sweet. Anastasia was living

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

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

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

about a

him, she

a traffic light, he leaned in and whispered, ‘Tonight, when we get home, I’ll let you have

said, playfully smacking

Herman, who always seemed so upright, had