Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



Tarquin's eyes burned, and his mind was flooded with images...

The image of Elysia, looking lost and defeated at the airport after he had mocked her, and later, when her husband kicked her out.

The image of her curled up in a corner, crying alone after being slandered, insulted, and cursed.

The image of her, pregnant and heartbroken, leaving Jindale City.

The image of her working hard, close to giving birth, trying to provide for herself and her child.

The image of her sick, feverish, and utterly alone during her pregnancy.

And the image of her returning, only for him to shame her...

So many images flashed through Tarquin's mind, each one a sharp knife stabbing straight into his heart!

"Elysia, I'm so sorry, I'm truly sorry..."

Tears streamed down Tarquin's cheeks!

He was in agony, a pain so deep it was unbearable!novelbin

He had so much he wanted to say to Elysia, but nothing came out except apologies.

What else could he say?

What right did he have to say anything?

He had hurt her too deeply!

Elysia noticed his emotional turmoil. She knew he was remorseful, his apologies were for the events of six years ago!

Once, she had thought that if she ever encountered that man again and he apologized, she would slap him across the face!

Was his apology supposed to be valuable?

Who would care?!

But now, she gently lifted her hand to wipe his tears.

She liked him, seeing him cry even made her heart ache...

"It's all in the past now, what matters is our happiness. You did hurt me before, but you also gave me angels in return, we're even. I decided to let bygones be bygones when I chose to forgive you, I truly don't dwell on the past anymore."

Tarquin shook his head with teary eyes, "It's not even..."

How could it ever be even? He owed her too much, a lifetime of love wouldn't be enough to make up for it!

It would take an eternity, countless lifetimes...

Elysia frowned slightly, holding his face, looking into his eyes seriously,

"I kept the children a secret before because I was afraid you'd fight me for them, including when I didn't let you move to Future Community, it was all because of the kids. I wasn't sure if we could last.

But now, I've told you everything about the kids, which means I've made up my mind to grow old with you!

I hope every day we spend together is a happy one, that the kids and I are happy, and so are you!

I don't want you living in guilt and self-blame. I want my man, the father of my children, to be optimistic and joyful, to be happy!"

Elysia said, kissing away his tears,

"We need to forget the past and live well now. Even if we can't forget, we shouldn't let it sadden us anymore.

We need to live our lives positively and happily, striving to provide a better life for our children! So, I don't want you to dwell on the past anymore, I want you to look ahead, I want us to be happy."

Tarquin sniffed hard, pulling her into a tight embrace, as if he wanted to merge her into his very being.

His Elysia, gentle, kind, and optimistic Elysia!

His Elysia, the best in the world!

"Elysia, I love you."

Tarquin's voice was hoarse beyond recognition!

But to Elysia, it was the sweetest sound, him saying he loved her!

Elysia's heart raced, fluttering like that of a young girl experiencing her first crush.

"I, I love you too."

It had nothing to do with the kids, she just loved him purely.

Tarquin's body trembled, "Elysia, I love you so much." Elysia's voice quivered, "I, I love you so much too."

For a long time after, they kept repeating these words.

He said he loved her, and she replied with her love for him!

He said he loved her so much, and she replied with the same!

He said he was madly in love with her, and she replied, "I'm madly in love with you too..."

Eventually, these declarations of love were lost in a passionate and deep kiss...