Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



Was it Elliot pulling strings behind the scenes, or was that guy just too good at covering his tracks? No clue!

So, he figured he'd hit up Blossom for a chat.

Blossom was Elysia's bestie, she had to know.

But when he asked, Blossom just shook her head, "I'm in the dark too."

Tarquin was taken aback, "You don't know?"

"Yeah, totally clueless. Elysia and her hubby eloped, didn't even invite us to the wedding. We've got no idea who her man is. She clams up every time we ask."

Tarquin frowned, "Why the secrecy?"

"No idea, but I get the vibe there's not much love there. They're still hitched, but it's pretty much loveless!"

Tarquin puzzled, even in a secret marriage, a bestie should be in the loop. Why wouldn't Elysia tell even Blossom? "Just so you know, since Elysia did spill the beans, I hope you won't hold the not-divorced-yet thing against her." Tarquin snapped back to reality, "Don't worry, I won't."

Seeing he wasn't getting anywhere with Blossom, Tarquin said,

"I've got some personal stuff to sort out. I'll get someone to drop you at your folks'."

Blossom immediately declined, "No need, I can drive myself, I..."

But when she saw Axel appear by the car window, her surprise quickly turned into agreement,

"You're right, it's late, and it's not safe for a girl to drive home alone. Thanks, handsome, what's your name?"

Axel gave her a cold glance and didn't respond, signaling her to get off. He headed to his car.

Blossom wasn't offended and followed him, still curious she asked Tarquin,

"What's his name?"

"Axel."

"Axel? Sounds familiar. Oh yeah, Elysia mentioned him. Is he the blind date you were setting me up with?" Tarquin: "..."

Axel heard that, turned his head to glare at Tarquin, who just coughed awkwardly and looked away.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Blossom ran towards Axel with a dreamy look, greeting, "Lowell."

Axel, with a stone face, shut her down, "Don't talk to me!"

Blossom: "..."

After Axel and Blossom left, Tarquin lit up a cigarette.

He couldn't dig up info on 'Elysia's husband' on his own, and Blossom was a dead end. Looks like Elliot was his next stop.

But it was too late for that now. It would have to wait till tomorrow.

So, Tarquin called Keaton to set up a night out.

Half an hour later, Tarquin showed up at the bar.

The noisy private room silenced as he entered, everyone greeting him, "Tarquin."

Tarquin was in high spirits, announcing, "Party's on me tonight."

Elysia's husband and Keith were weighing on his mind, but overall, he was feeling good. Sleepless night anyway, might as well gather the crew.

It was more about showing off than hanging out!

After all, he was newly off the market, had a girlfriend, and was feeling pretty great!

His good mood was written all over his face, and the crowd was curious,

"Keaton said you'd be in a great mood today, spill the beans! What's the good news? Let us in on the joy."

Tarquin settled into the center seat, lighting a cigarette and leaning back.

With a casual air and a hint of cockiness, yet somehow not making a big deal of it, he boasted,

"Nothing major, just started dating."