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

running? Watch your

“I have good news. I’ve designed a necklace that Everlee loves. You should’ve seen Selena’s face

Anastasia felt like everything was falling into place. No matter what

them.

was content and

wife, you’re the best. Consider this your

bold move made Anastasia

playfully smacked Herman’s chest, “Get in the car! It’d be embarrassing if someone

chuckled and made a gentlemanly gesture, “My lady,

laughed, responding. “Sure. My lord,”

in love, even the wind smelled sweet. Anastasia

on the road, Anastasia asked, “Where are we going for dinner?

her hand. “It’s just a casual dinner, Relax you look stunning.”

charm. Since meeting you,

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

about a heart-warmer.

him, she saw the

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

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

seemed so upright, had a wicked