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-"

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

Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this," I said, pointing to the sanitary pads,

was talking to at the hospital garden months back."

"Thank you, it's good-"

on?" Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you girls

old friend

looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she

sure," I said, and turned to

seemed like he wanted to say something but thought against it

you some other time," he said, gave a polite bow and walked

to picking the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon

we reached Ashley's car, a voice called out behind

grab coffee with

stunned, at a loss on what to say. I didn't expect that, to say the least. But before I could respond, mom

that she's married," mum said, and Dwayne

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively

married. Now

sure. Apologies for the disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit

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

The days flew fast.

often as she could. Ashley went to work and

let me

myself busy, I did the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And on most days,

was today, as we sat in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally

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