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-"

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

away from Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this," I said,

was not looking at me now, her eyes were trained on Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking

"Thank you, it's good-"

asked, appearing too. "How come you

friend and we were just

looking Dwayne up, her

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

gave him a curt nod, and faced me. She's been weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame

said, and turned to Dwayne. "It

to say something but thought against it when

time," he said,

with Mum and Ashley. We were soon

behind

to grab coffee

expect that, to say the least. But before I could respond, mom was already

man, I'm guessing you're unaware that she's married," mum said, and Dwayne

eyeing my fingers.

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

as she could. Ashley went to work

let me resume work

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

finally ready,

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