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

you running? Watch your

couldn’t wait to see you said 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 when she saw

falling into place. No matter what

them.

was no different. She was content

wife,

bold move made Anastasia blush in broad

“Get in the car! It’d

and made a gentlemanly gesture, “My

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

in love, even the wind smelled sweet. Anastasia

for dinner? Who’s this friend of yours? is what I’m

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

I think you’re my lucky charm. Since meeting you,

to protect you, so your life

about a heart-warmer.

looked at him, she saw the love of her life

let Anastasia look at him. When they stopped at a traffic light, he leaned in and whispered, ‘Tonight, when we get home,

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

who always seemed so upright, had a wicked sense of

held her hand and gave it a light kiss, Im just being honest.”