Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 35

An Accident?

Nola’s heart, which had been in her throat, settled back down at the words. It looked like she’d been spot on–Tarquin wasn’t into that woman; it was she who had been throwing herself at Tarquin..

Typical home–wrecker!

Nola began her performance, playing the victim with gusto.

“She must have gotten the wrong idea about us. She came with her goons and roughed me up, and I was this close to being scarred for life,” she sobbed dramatically.

Nola twisted the truth, aiming to tarnish Elysia’s image in Tarquin’s eyes. And maybe, just maybe, Tarquin would feel sorry for herself.

Best case scenario, he’d be so furious he’d break that tramp’s legs!

After everything she’d done for Tarquin, she hadn’t even had the chance to kiss him yet. What right did that bitch have?

“Where were your bodyguards? She attacked you, and they did nothing?” Tarquin asked.

with her; it was like a scene from a movie–they attacked me on sight. If it hadn’t been for a kind soul who called the cops, my face might have been history. Tarquin, you have to stand up for

Tarquin just blinked.

gotten cocky! Tarquin, can I maybe move in with you for a while? She wouldn’t dare to mess

too.”

plan

If she’s hassling you because she’s misunderstood something, just clear it up. Lowell, get the word out–I have a strictly platonic relationship with Miss Nola. We’re not an item. Tell everyone to mind their own business and stop spreading rumors!”

Wait, what?

had wanted to use this opportunity to move in with Tarquin, not for him to publicly friend–zone her.

found out she wasn’t Tarquin’s girlfriend,

have to

worry about her coming after you over a misunderstanding. Just focus on getting better,” Tarquin said, then he

like she

She was infuriated!

she ended up injured

the top of her lungs, “That bitch! I won’t let her

of Nola’s hospital room, he asked