Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



Blossom waved at him before sliding into the backseat of the car, "What's so urgent that you had to see me this late?" Tarquin had just texted her, asking to meet downstairs. Without answering her question, Tarquin asked, "Is Elysia asleep?"

"I left her tucking in the kids. Told her I'd be staying at my parents' tonight. I followed your advice and didn't mention you wanted to see me. She didn't suspect a thing."

"Solid! Are you in a hurry to get back? If not, how about I treat you to a drink?"

Blossom declined without hesitation, "It's not really appropriate for just the two of us. Maybe next time with Elysia. Plus, I'm really in a rush. My cousin's waiting for me at my folks'. Can you just tell me what's up?"

After a brief silence, Tarquin cracked a smile, "Elysia and I are dating."

Blossom was taken aback, "What?!"

A grin that Tarquin couldn't hide spread across his face, "She agreed to be my girlfriend."

Blossom's eyes widened, "For real?!"

"Yeah, but she insisted we keep it under wraps for now, can't let the kids know yet."

Blossom paused before responding, "No wonder Elysia seemed so guilty when she saw me. So, you two have been sneaking around, huh? Haha, you guys are truly meant to be. It's like fate tied you together - destined to be!"

Tarquin loved hearing that, "Keep the compliments coming."

Blossom immediately switched to 'blessing mode', showering them with well-wishes.

Tarquin, still smiling, had his suspicions about Blossom's possible connection to some mystery person, but he knew she had Elysia's best interests at heart.

"Thanks. I'll treat you to a celebratory drink when she's ready to make it official."

"Deal! So, this is what you wanted to talk about?"

Tarquin got to the point, "Who do you think is better for her? Me or her husband?"

"Her husband?"

"Yeah, Elliot, Evan, and Emmett's father."NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

Blossom was shocked, "Elliot, Evan, and Emmett's father is...?"

Tarquin fixed his gaze on her, "Is what?"

Blossom swallowed nervously, "How did Elysia describe the father of the triplets to you?"

"She didn't get into details. Mentioned he was dead, but today she said he's alive but they haven't divorced yet."

Blossom quickly asked, "Did Elysia tell you she's married to the father of Elliot, Evan, and Emmett?"

"Isn't she?"

Blossom was silent. She wasn't the brightest, but she wasn't foolish either. She could tell Elysia hadn't revealed the whole truth.

She could understand Elysia's position. Elysia cared deeply for her children and wouldn't expose them unless absolutely necessary, not even for a romantic relationship.

Clearing her throat, Blossom steered away from the topic of the triplets' father, focusing on Elysia's husband, "Honestly, I think you and Elysia are a much better match. Her husband is a real piece of work - the epitome of a scumbag who doesn't deserve her!"

You could argue that what happened between Tarquin and Elysia in the past was a mistake, but Elysia's husband? There's no excuse for his actions! Elysia was victimized, how could that be considered infidelity? If he wanted a divorce, just go through with it. Why tarnish her reputation?

And the worst part? After dragging her name through the mud, he still refuses to let her go, keeping her in limbo. That's seriously messed up!

Tarquin, understanding why Blossom felt this way, pressed on, "Do you know who her husband is?"

After hearing Elysia's story, he had someone look into it, but they came up empty.