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 out to open the door for

you running? Watch

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

since meeting Herman, Anastasia felt like everything was falling into place. No matter what the

them.

She was content

for a kiss. “My wife,

Anastasia blush in

smacked Herman’s chest, “Get in the car! It’d be embarrassing if someone we

chuckled and made a gentlemanly gesture,

responding. “Sure. My lord,”

being in love, even the wind smelled sweet. Anastasia was living proof of that

they were on the road, Anastasia asked, “Where are we going for dinner? Who’s this friend of yours? is what I’m wearing

he’s an old friend, reassured Herman, holding her hand. “It’s just

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

smiled. Then III have to protect you, so

about a

at him,

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

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

seemed so upright, had a

held her hand and gave it a light kiss, Im