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.

Anastasia approaching in the rearview mirror, gave a small

are you running? Watch your

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

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

them.

was content and

for a kiss. “My wife, you’re the

move made Anastasia blush in broad daylight.

car! It’d be

gentlemanly gesture, “My lady, after you”

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

smelled sweet. Anastasia was living proof of

for dinner? Who’s this friend of yours? is what

hand. “It’s just a casual dinner, Relax

my lucky charm. Since meeting you, all my problems seem

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

a heart-warmer.

As she looked at him,

they stopped at a traffic light, he leaned in and whispered, ‘Tonight, when

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

that Herman, who always seemed so upright,