Before the world even knew Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval have been a factor, he was snug sufficient to carry her dwelling — making the daring determination to carry her round his family and friends — a proposal his family members shut down … TMZ has realized.
Check out the photograph, obtained by TMZ, displaying Tom and Raquel posing in entrance of the Apotheosis of Saint Louis in his hometown on December 28. We’re advised the 2 frolicked collectively there … Tom even introduced her to hang around with a few of his closest mates.
Our sources say Tom’s household knew Raquel was with him on the town, however had little interest in assembly her. We’re advised they thought it was inappropriate for him to carry one other lady dwelling whereas he was nonetheless with Ariana — they usually did not help his seemingly new, secret relationship with Raquel.
As for his mates, our sources say Tom advised them he was attempting to interrupt issues off with Ariana proper earlier than the journey, they usually have been going to remedy collectively.
After the hometown go to, the 2 drove to Chicago for certainly one of Tom’s exhibits, however Raquel did not attend out of worry she’d get acknowledged.
TMZ broke the story … Tom and Raquel have continued to be an merchandise even after the 2 have been each roasted on the “Vanderpump Rules” reunion present. In truth, they grabbed dinner collectively at Musso and Frank Grill simply hours after taping wrapped.
Turns out, the 2 have been a severe factor wayyy sooner than anybody might’ve thought … and the timeline simply continues to get an entire lot messier.