Running into him.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

"Dwayne, right?" I asked the young man, to be sure I was not mistaken.

There was a look of amusement and surprise in his eyes as he nodded. "Yes, Dwayne. I'm flattered you recognize me, and still recall my name. It's only bad I didn't get to know yours before your friend arrived and whisked you away the last time."

I laughed, that was Ashley he was talking about. Incase you're wondering who Dwayne is; I met him in the garden of the hospital I was rushed to when Sofia pushed me down the stairs.

"So what's your name? I better get it now, before your friend arrives," he said, playfully stealing glances around.

I laughed, he is so dramatic. "My name is Arielle."

"A beautiful name for a beautiful lady. It's a pleasure meeting you again, Arielle."

"Yeah, same," I said, accepting the hand he offered. The handshake prolonged, and I skillfully withdrew my hand.

"So tell me, what brings you here?" I asked, trying to sound casual.

"Just a few things," he replied, holding up a bag of coffee beans. "I'm a coffee aficionado. I can't start my day without it."

I chuckled. "I'm more of a tea person myself."

"Aren't most women?"

"Really? Are you saying our preferences are influenced by our gender?"

"Of course not, it's just that, more women love tea than coffee."

"I see-"

suddenly broke the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?"

"Yeah, I'm just

trained on Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right, and I must say, you and your friend have got

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How

old friend and we were just

said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her,

and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing you

wanted to say something but thought against it

I'll run into you some other time," he said, gave a polite bow and

contact with Mum and Ashley. We

a voice called out behind us. It

grab coffee with me

didn't expect that, to say the least. But before I

you're unaware that she's married," mum said,

fingers. I instinctively clenched

Now please,

the disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne

**************

The days flew fast.

often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening

and Mom wouldn't let me

complaints. And

was today, as we sat in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after

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