Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



Blossom said with a determined look, "If you know where he is now, I'm coming with you to find him!"

Elysia refused, "I'll go by myself. You stay at the hospital and help me take care of the kids."

She didn't want Blossom getting involved in her messy situation with Tarquin, much like she didn't want Tarin sticking his nose in. For them, the less they knew, the safer they were. If things really went south with Tarquin, didn't that just mean dragging them down too?

So, she was adamant about handling the divorce on her own, at least for now.

Blossom, worried, said, "That ex-husband of yours is a real piece of work. Are you sure you can handle him alone?"

"I'm not going to start a fight; I just want to talk to him calmly," Elysia reassured.

"Alright then, but keep your phone on. Call me immediately if anything happens. And remember, if the talk goes south, just come back. Don't try to stand your ground against him alone. Safety first. If things really go sideways, we'll come up with a new plan together."

"Got it!"

After making up an excuse to tell the kids, Elysia left the hospital.

She hadn't mentioned the divorce to the children, feeling it was an adult matter and not wanting to worry them.

Meanwhile, the kids were all caught up with the mysterious figure and Keith, oblivious to Elysia's distress over her crumbling marriage.

After Elysia left, Blossom, still uneasy about the whole situation, secretly dialed Tarquin. In her eyes, Elysia's ex was the worst of the worst, and she feared what he might do if provoked.

Tarquin was shocked, "When did she leave?"

"Just now."novelbin

"By herself?"

"Yes, Elysia insisted. I'm worried about her facing that jerk alone. He's been dragging his feet on the divorce. Can you think of any way to protect Elysia? Should we call the police first?"

Tarquin frowned, "You keep an eye on the kids. I'll handle Elysia's situation. I won't let anything happen to her."

Hanging up, he immediately dropped everything, grabbed his car keys, and stormed out. Lowell tried to follow, but was firmly told to stay. Tarquin was determined to handle this personally.

Not only did he intend to protect Elysia, but he also wanted a clear look at the man who had been a thorn in his side for too long. It was time for a direct confrontation.

Without alerting Elysia, Tarquin discreetly tracked her location and followed. He feared she might back out if she knew he was involved, given her reluctance to drag them into her personal issues.

Following the busy streets, Tarquin noticed Elysia's taxi heading towards an unexpected destination: the Bradford Group's headquarters. Puzzled, he thought, "Why there? She's supposed to be meeting that scumbag of an ex. What business does she have at the Bradford Group?"

Despite his confusion, he kept tailing the taxi until it stopped right in front of the Bradford Group's imposing skyscraper.

From his car, Tarquin watched with a mix of confusion and concern as Elysia stepped out, looked up at the towering building, and seemed to be taking in the sight of the corporate giant's headquarters.