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-"

out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She

I'm just getting this," I said, pointing

Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was

"Thank you, it's good-"

asked, appearing too. "How

old friend and we were just conversing," I

looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

to Dwayne. "It was nice

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

other time," he said, gave a polite

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

called out behind

you like to grab

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

man, I'm guessing you're unaware that

He asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively

Now please,

married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude,"

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

The days flew fast.

to her place and visited as often as she could. Ashley went to

Mom wouldn't let me resume work just

And on most days,

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

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