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.

in the rearview mirror, gave a small smile and

running? Watch your

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

Herman, Anastasia felt like everything was falling into place. No matter

them.

was no different. She was

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

bold move made Anastasia blush in broad

the car! It’d be

gentlemanly gesture, “My

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

the wind smelled sweet. Anastasia was

Anastasia asked, “Where are we going for dinner? Who’s this friend of yours? is what I’m wearing okay?”

friend, reassured Herman, holding her hand. “It’s just a casual dinner, Relax you look

my lucky charm. Since meeting

III have to protect you, so your life will

about a heart-warmer.

at him, she saw the love of her life

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

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

that Herman, who always seemed so upright,

her hand and gave it a light kiss, Im just