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-"

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

Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting

wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden

"Thank you, it's good-"

too. "How come you

friend and we were

see," she said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

curt nod, and faced me. She's been weary of men since her 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

to Dwayne.

but thought against it when he saw the look

I'll run into you some other time,"

contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done,

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

would you like to grab

on what to say. I didn't expect that,

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

my fingers. I instinctively clenched my

Now

with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away.

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

The days flew fast.

she could. Ashley went to work and

and Mom wouldn't let me

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

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

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