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?"

Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this," I said, pointing to the sanitary pads,

you're the guy Arielle was talking to at

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

into an old friend and we were just conversing,"

said, looking Dwayne up,

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she

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

to say something but thought against it when he

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

with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done,

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

would you like to grab coffee with

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

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

my fingers. I instinctively

Now please,

nod in my direction, Dwayne

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

The days flew fast.

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

Mom wouldn't let me resume work

And on most days, I met with my lawyer for my divorce

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

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