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

are you running?

affections for Herman “I have good news. I’ve designed a necklace that

falling into place. No matter what the obstacles were, they always managed to

them.

She was content and filled

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

made Anastasia blush in broad daylight.

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

and made a gentlemanly gesture, “My lady, after

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

in love, even the wind smelled

were on the road, Anastasia asked, “Where are we going for dinner? Who’s this friend of

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

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

protect you, so your

a heart-warmer.

was touched. As she looked at him, she saw the love of

at him. When they stopped at a traffic light, he leaned in and

stunned for a while, “You have a dirty mind,” Anastasia said,

thought that Herman, who always seemed so upright,

a light kiss, Im