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.

saw Anastasia approaching in the rearview mirror, gave a small smile and got out to open

you running? Watch your step.”

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

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

them.

was content

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

Anastasia

chest, “Get in the car! It’d be embarrassing if someone we know saw

and made a gentlemanly gesture, “My

laughed, responding. “Sure. My lord,” and

smelled sweet. Anastasia was living

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

hand. “It’s just

relieved, Anastasia cheerfully said, “Herman, I think you’re my lucky charm. Since meeting you, all my problems seem to

so your life will

about a heart-warmer.

she looked at him, she saw the love of her life

in and whispered, ‘Tonight, when we get home, I’ll let you have an

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

Herman, who always seemed so upright,

it a light