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-"

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

"Yeah, I'm just getting this," I said, pointing to the sanitary

was talking to at the hospital garden

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

mummy, I ran into an old friend

she said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

faced me. She's been weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she

sure," I said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice

something but thought against it when he saw the

other time," he said, gave a polite bow

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

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

like to grab coffee with me sometime,

didn't expect that, to say the least. But before I could respond, mom

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

my fingers. I

married. Now

realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude," I frowned, as

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

The days flew fast.

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

and Mom wouldn't let me resume

keep myself busy, I did the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And on

shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they would be sent

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