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 appeared almost immediately, and

tearing my gaze away from Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting

was not looking at me now, her eyes were trained on Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right, and I must say, you and your friend have got quite the

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

friend and we were just conversing,"

looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

gave him a 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

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

like he wanted to say something but thought against

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

picking the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley.

behind us.

you like to grab coffee

I didn't expect that,

you're unaware that

asked, eyeing my fingers.

Now please, back

disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was

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

The days flew fast.

place and visited as often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for me, stayed

wouldn't let me resume work

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

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

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