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-"

voice suddenly broke the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared almost immediately, and an "oh,"

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

me now, her eyes were 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

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come

friend and we were

looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak. "Can we continue with why we're here? You need to rest,"

sure," I said, and turned to Dwayne.

like he wanted to say something but thought against it when he saw the look on my

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

Mum and Ashley. We were soon

Ashley's car, a voice called out behind us. It was Dwayne, and he was jogging towards

would you like to grab coffee

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

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

eyeing my fingers. I instinctively

married. Now please,

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 rude," I frowned, as we got

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

The days flew fast.

went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for me, stayed home doing

let me resume

Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I met with my lawyer for

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

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