The Bound Between Us

Riverdale.

Chapter 1

Sitting in a cafe, Anastasia scrutinized the man she was set up with. She was quite taken aback.

His looks were a sight for sore eyes. His features were damn handsome, flawless, radiating an innate sense of nobility

This was her tenth blind date in less than three months. She was between a rock and a hard place if she didn’t come, her mom would threaten her with fasting or suicide

The guy in front of her was definitely a cut above the other dudes she’d been set up with before. After so many blind dates, Anastasia wasn’t shy anymore so she blurted out, “When are you planning to get hitched?”

Before coming. Anastasia had decided that as long as the guy wasn’t a total bum, she’d consider marrying him right away, maybe even skip the whole dating process.

Wasn’t the point of blind dates to find someone to marry? If she got married, her mom wouldn’t be threatening her with suicide anymore.

The man seemed surprised, then chuckled, “We just met. Don’t you think you’re jumping the gun?”

When the dude laughed, he was a real looker, like sunshine in spring. Anastasia had a thing for handsome guys and was almost mesmerized.

and I sell some jewelry, earning around 10 thousand dollars. Only got my mom at home. I’ve been in a

added, “I’m ready to

her mom on a dating website. She thought

Anastasia had seen

Anastasia’s introduction, the guy got the gist. He smiled warmly, his voice gentle. “How did the matchmaker introduce me to you? Aren’t you afraid of getting

company, Elysian Technologies You’re a local, and

the guy’s name. When she left home, her mom had told her

local, don’t own a house, but I have a car. I rent my place, drive a Chevrolet, have a stable income,

and won’t spend your money. We can go dutch.

she was getting into this relationship just to fulfill her mom’s wishes. The rest, they would play it by ear. If they were

Anastasia’s friends got married through blind dates, and most of them were doing great. A simple

unconsciously tapped his hand with

the blind date with all the paperwork ready for marriage registration. Was she

to be 30 this year, and the pressure

don’t mind that I don’t own a

support, not many people can afford a house before 30. I understand, as long as you’re decent and ambitious, we’ll be fine.