Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



Elysia and Keith together were like waving a red flag in front of a bull, and Tarquin was the bull on the verge of charging!

Just catching a glimpse of their picture together was enough to set him off, let alone this situation.

Early morning, when most people were still enjoying their dreams, Keith was already inside Elysia's house!

Elysia, with her hair in disarray and cheeks flushed, seemed surprised at first, then shocked, and finally visibly panicked upon seeing him, as if caught in a guilty act.

Keith, standing behind her in a thin white shirt with several buttons undone, revealing hints of his chest muscles and the shirt creased from what must have been a passionate encounter, was breathing as erratically as she was.

The scene was too suggestive not to raise eyebrows and sent a rush of adrenaline through Tarquin!

It was a direct challenge to every nerve, every cell in his body!

The suppressed anger within him broke free, the fury intensifying and blazing within him more fiercely than before!

He stood outside the door, lips pressed tightly together, his facial muscles tense, and the veins in his neck bulging from the overwhelming emotions! He looked chilling, like a wrathful spirit risen from the depths of hell - downright terrifying!

Elysia eyed him cautiously...

She couldn't guess his thoughts, but in those few seconds, her emotions were on a roller coaster.

Upon opening the door and seeing him, she was taken aback. They hadn't seen each other in three days, and she hadn't expected him to show up today.

Then came the surprise!

Despite their ongoing cold war, seeing him filled her with an inexplicable joy. They had been at odds for three days, and she had missed him terribly, every single day, her longing intense. So, her first reaction wasn't to continue their silent battle but to feel excited, happy.

Unfortunately, this flicker of 'surprise' vanished too quickly for Tarquin to notice.

After the surprise, she became nervous. She hadn't put on any makeup, was dressed casually, and looked a mess - she worried he might find her unappealing.

Her nervousness then turned into panic thinking about Elliot and Evan also being unprepared. She became increasingly anxious and uneasy. Seeing the heavy aura of displeasure around him now made her fear his reaction...

"Mommy?" Suddenly, Evan's voice came from behind.

Elysia's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly turned around to see Evan running towards her, her heart leaping to her throat.

Evan was without makeup, and if Tarquin saw him like this, it would be disastrous!

With a "thud!" Elysia quickly shut the door, leaving Tarquin outside.

Tarquin felt his heart sink to the lowest depths!

Thankfully, Elysia, worried about upsetting him further, managed to say, "You... just wait for a moment, I'll come out to you soon."

After speaking, Elysia quickly ushered the kids back to their room.noveldrama

She told them their dad was here and asked them to stay in the room until Emmett could get Elliot and Evan ready.

After briefing the kids, she dashed back to her bedroom and reemerged dressed in a beautiful, beige cinched-waist dress, her hair neatly done.

Her eyes sparkled with life again, as if a person who had been listless suddenly regained their vitality.

She hurried to the door, seemingly eager to see the person waiting outside.