The Cheating game

Making a plan

*Alicia*
Two hours later Tom picks me up at my hotel in a rental car, to drive to Chris's place.. he has rented a house nearby, as he has brought his wife and kids with him.

"I really hope Chris has an idea, so you can get out of her claws". I look at Tom.

He nod and squeeze my thigh lightly with one hand. "Yeah me too.. but I don't wanna get my hopes up".

When we arrive I am introduced to Chris's wife Elsa.. I immediately like her and their three kids.. India a 4 year old girl and the 2 year old twin boys Tristan and Sasha.

"I am so sorry to hear that you have gotten yourself into such trouble Tom". Elsa hug him warmly.

Tom smile thankfully. "Thank you Elsa, but I really only have myself to blame for being a fool".

"We are going to find a way out Tom". Elsa say, it is easy for me to see that Tom is like a part of the familie, the kids throwing themselves at him to play.

I am sitting there, watching Tom play with the kids on the lawn, while Chris is barbecuing our dinner, Elsa comes out with our plates.

She look at Tom with her kids and then at me. "He is great with the kids.. he is going to be such an amazing dad, he just need to find the right woman".

I nod and can't help but smile.. he seem so relaxed and natural with the kids.. totally different from how he normally is.

"Well let's hear then Tom.. how can she break the contract ?" Chris look at him.. we have just finished eating and Elsa is inside getting the kids to bed.

Tom sigh. "There isn't that many options.. of course she can't reveal that there is a contract, but I don't think we can make her do that.. she also can't disgrace me publicly and she can't be caught with someone else".

"Well I think you are right.. I believe she has done this before and if she reveals this is a scam, people will know the others were too.. she would look really bad if that happened". Chris say.

I am looking from one to the other. "So we either need to get her to talk bad about you in public.. but that could backfire if people believe her or we need to get her into someone else's arms.. you don't volunteer do you Chris ?"

"If I believed it would work I would do it, but she would never believe I would do that and it wouldn't be fair to Elsa if it got out".  Chris say apologetically.

Tom nod. "I would never ask you to do that, and you are right, she would not go for it, she knows how close we are".

"So we need some other guy, who are willing to take one for the team.. even if it gets out, someone we can trust not to backstab Tom and who are capable of making her do something stupid.. where the hell do we find someone like that ?" I mumble.

We are probably all looking quite defeated and ready to give up, when Elsa walk back out.. we simply can't think of someone who fit and is here or have a plausible reason to be.

Elsa look at her husband. "Chris I love that you would protect me.. but had I believed she would buy it, I had told you to go ahead".

"And that is one of many reasons that I love you my dear.. you could hear us ?" He pull Elsa down onto his lap, kissing her lovingly.

She looks adoringly at him. "Yes, I could easily hear you through the window and I think I can solve your problems.. someone you forgot in all your wild speculations".

"To whom do you refer ?" We are all looking at her.. we have been through everyone haven't we ? We had considered Chris's brother.. but he had a troubled relationship himself and Tom thought about calling Ben.. but he is married, and he wouldn't want to get him in trouble.

She smile at Tom. "I heard from a little bird, as it is not official, but don't you have a quite close friend coming in to do his role in a few days ?"

"Of course Elsa, why the hell didn't I think of him ? If anyone can pull this off". Tom facepalm himself.

Me and Chris both look quite confused.. Tom is grinning. "Well Chris, don't you think your beautiful wife is right.. Zac might be the perfect guy for this".

"Hell yeah, of course Zac..I forgot he was coming in now, and yes she is right, if we can talk him into doing this". Chris is grinning to.

I close my eyes smiling to myself, of course he will be here, it is logical as he had been on the last movie.

Tom is looking at me when I open my eyes. "Something wrong darling ? What do you say about this ?"

"Well.. one thing is sure.. If he can't do it, I'm not sure anyone could". I answer, knowing my cheeks are getting a bit red.

Tom is eyeing me, one eyebrow raised. "Uhh.. is this something I care to ask closer into ?"

"No Tom, I don't think you wanna do that". I answer, giving him a mischievous grin, that makes Elsa giggle and send me a thumbs up.