Chapter 308
Elliott’s brow furrowed. “What’s going on p>
“I just got caught by that jerk Tarquin p>
“What? Slow down, tell me everything p>
“I had just shaken off that stalker, sneaking into the amusement park to meet up with you guys, and just my luck, I ran smack into Tarquin! Bumped right into him and couldn’t get away p>
Elliott’s voice was laced with anxiety, “Where are you right now p>
“I’m hiding out in the bathroom, and Tarquin is camping out right by the door p>
“You were wearing a mask, right? How did he recognize you p>
“Yeah, I had my mask on, but today he had rented the whole park. There was only one kid around, Elijah, so when he suddenly saw a kid, he just assumed it was Elijah! And when he took off my mask, he was even more convinced I’m Elijah p>
They were the spitting image of each other!
“So, you mean he only thinks you’re Elijah and hasn’t figured out anything else p>
“Exactly p>
Elliott let out a sigh of relief. “Well, that’s something at least p>
Bad luck, sure, but at least their true identities were still a secret.
Elliott steadied his thoughts and asked, “Aren’t you and Elijah wearing different clothes today? Didn’t he find that suspicious p>
“He did ask. I told him the suit was too uncomfortable to play in, so I changed into something else and that I had brought the extra clothes with me. Then, I bolted into the bathroom. What do I do now p>
Elliott pondered for a moment. “And he’s still outside p>
“Yeah, hasn’t moved an inch, standing guard like some sort of bathroom guardian angel. Plus, this bathroom doesn’t even have a window. I’m trapped p>
“Where’s Mommy p>
“I don’t know. I ran into Tarquin before I could see her p>
“If she hasn’t seen you, that’s good. Tarquin might think Elijah has a split personality at worst, but Mommy’s different. She’d recognize you in an instant. After all, she bought you those clothes and shoes you’re wearing. You can’t let her see you p>
“Uh, so what should I do p>
After thinking for a bit longer, Elliott said, “Just walk out and tell Tarquin you want to go home, you’re done for the day. Head straight home! If he wants to go looking for Mom, don’t let him. Insist you can’t stay a second longer and leave immediately p>
“Wait, you want me to just go home with Tarquin all by myself p>
“Yeah, it’s the best option we have right now p>
“But, but just thinking about him annoys me; seeing him lights a fire inside me. If I’m alone with him, I’m afraid I… I might not be able to control myself. What if I hit him p>
Elliott let out a silent groan. Evan was known for being straightforward and impulsive, quick to anger and quicker to throw a punch. Considering his intense dislike for Tarquin, a solo encounter could indeed end in violence… and it might be quite a spectacle!
Elliott could only advise, “Try to keep it together. He is your daddy, after all p>
Evan grumbled, “Are you sure the paternity test wasn’t messed up? His family is supposed to have one son per generation. How did they end up with four all of a sudden p>
“You don’t need to doubt that. You and he are father and son. Just go home with him for now, and I’ll think of something else. Whatever happens, we can’t let him find out about us p>
Reluctantly, Evan agreed, “Fine, I’ll try to keep my hands to myself p>
After hanging up, Elliott sighed deeply, knowing Tarquin was in for a rough night.
With Evan involved, Tarquin was surely in for a world of trouble.