Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 28

She hastily released Tarquin’s arm with a sheepish grin, her cheeks flushed with

embarrassment. “Thanks,” she muttered, digging into her pocket to shove a wad of bills into his hand before bolting away.

The click–clack of her high heels echoed, fading into the distance until swallowed by the pulsing beats of the bar’s jukebox.

Tarquin watched her disappear, his brow furrowed in confusion and a hint of something else. It had been six years since he’d been this close to a woman.

The rush of familiar warmth came flooding back, unbidden, reminding him of that night so long ago. Her lips had been just as soft…

That was why he hadn’t pushed her away immediately.

Noticing Tarquin’s distress, Gage broke free from Lowell’s grip and circled back.

“Tarquin, that was… You know her?” he inquired, a note of surprise in his voice.

Tarquin glanced down at the cash in his hand–two crisp hundred–dollar bills and a fifty–and scowled.

Without a word, he shoved the money at Lowell and stalked off to the private booth, ignoring Gage’s query.

hands. Was this Elysia’s way of sealing his boss‘ lips?

$250–wasn’t that

Tarquin’s foul mood, Gage didn’t dare follow. Instead, he grabbed Lowell’s

the cash. “Met her a couple of

how could he let her? Tarquin’s supposed to

between Tarquin and Ms. Slater. Some things are better left

cordial tip of his hat, Lowell excused himself from Gage’s grasp and

own discomfort, he

a situation! A big one! Tarquin kissed another woman!”

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atmosphere buzzed with chatter and

rose to greet him. “Hey,

a beeline for the central

asked, “What’s got you down? You finally decide to come

Elysia’s kiss. He

still in

he had an episode today and ran into traffic in a fit. Lucky for us, a knowledgeable young lady was

flicked ash from his cigarette. “Same