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-"

"Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared almost immediately, and

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

was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right, and I must say, you and your friend

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too.

I ran into an old friend and we were just conversing," I

see," she said, looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

turned to Dwayne. "It was

seemed like he wanted to say something but thought against

into you some other time,"

with Mum and Ashley. We were soon

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

would you like to grab coffee with me

I didn't expect that, to

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

fingers.

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the

and Mom wouldn't let

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

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

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