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 aisle. "Arielle, got what you

just getting this," I said, pointing to the

was talking to at the hospital garden months

"Thank you, it's good-"

too. "How come you girls left me

an old friend and

she said, looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak. "Can we continue with

to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing you

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

I guess I'll run into you some other time," he said,

the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done, paid at the checkout

a voice called out behind us. It was Dwayne, and he was jogging towards

would you like to grab coffee with me sometime,

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

you're unaware that she's

He asked, eyeing my fingers. I

Now please, back

she was married," and with a nod in my

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

The days flew fast.

as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in

wouldn't let me resume work just

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

a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and

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