Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 602

As soon as the call connected, Tarquin launched into his threat, "If you don't spill the beans, tomorrow I'll let Elysia in on your little secret." Elliot was speechless. A threat right off the bat-it was clear Tarquin was on edge.

Sensing something was off in his tone, Elliot asked, "First off, why are you so eager to dig up dirt? What does this have to do with Mom?" Tarquin frowned, hesitated for a moment, then got straight to the point, "What does Elysia see in him, anyway?"

Elliot was taken aback, "Who told you Mom has a thing for him?"

Tarquin shot back, "Why else would she have his kid if she didn't like him?"

Elliot pursed his lips, "So having a kid with someone automatically means she likes him? Ever heard of just plain parental love?"

Tarquin looked puzzled, "So, you mean, Elysia doesn't like him?"

Elliot paused for a couple of seconds, "I don't want to talk about him. If you're so curious, go ask Mom."

"I have, but she doesn't want to talk about it."

"Neither do I."

curious, pressed, "Did your dad do something unforgivable to Elysia? Why is it that neither of you wants to talk about him? Was

sidestepped the question, "What does Mom liking him have to

a few seconds of silence, Tarquin admitted, "Elysia

a mixture of anger, sadness, and a touch of feeling wronged in

ages ago Mom isn't into you? Are you just now coming to terms

truth had only

grunted in frustration, and

off tonight; finding out Mom

Elysia's type is. And how

Elliot was speechless.

when he eventually finds out

a moment of silence, Elliot offered, "I can't give you the details now, and threats won't work on me. But pitying your sorry state, I'll tell you

"What do you mean?"

lot. She might not like you now, but at least she doesn't hate you. And with just

as if a lightbulb went

was right. As long as Elysia didn't hate