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?"

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

you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right,

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

an old friend and we

she said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

wouldn't blame her, she still

said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice

something but thought against it when he saw the look on my

into you some other time," he said, gave a polite

contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done, paid at the checkout and walked

car, a voice called out behind us.

to grab coffee with me sometime,

expect that, to say the least. But before I could

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

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively

married. Now please,

married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude," I frowned, as we got into the

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

The days flew fast.

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

wouldn't let me resume work

busy, I did the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I met with my lawyer for my

as we sat in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they would be sent to Jared

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