Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 149

What’s with her friendly overture? Is there a difference between being kind and outright flirting?

What is this woman up to?

Tarquin returned home, his mind a tangled web of confusion. He opened the thermos and was greeted by an inviting aroma.

Inside, she had prepared two side dishes, a fluffy omelet, six delicate pastries, and a serving of mixed fruit compote.

The sides were fresh and vibrant, the omelet a perfect golden brown, the pastries tender and pale, and the compote sweet and sticky….

It looked downright appetizing.

Tarquin hesitated for a moment, but then decided to sample each dish a personal poison test of sorts.

No poison detected, but his appetite certainly was. Before he knew it, he had polished off most of the meal.

If he hadn’t pulled the brakes in time, he might have devoured Elijah’s share too.

Glancing at the clock, it wasn’t even 6 AM yet. Tarquin carefully packed the remaining breakfast back into the thermos and retreated to his bedroom.

Sleep was now a distant dream.

behind his head, staring at

think about

what she was up

AM sharp, Elijah got up, ready to start his day with his usual grooming routine.

for Elijah to finish up

on the table, then at

were usually made with expensive ingredients, a variety of lavish dishes. By comparison, today’s

knew what Elijah was wondering and explained,

never

a try, to see if you’d like the taste,” Tarquin said,

it, see if it

Elijah eyed the pastry for a moment, took

across from him, watching

a while, Elijah uttered

flickered with unbidden joy, and a weight lifted

some more, these are also for you, and try the omelet,” he said

more, just quietly

S

clean his plate, Tarquin was deeply

unexpectedly, “Is there