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 appeared almost immediately, and an "oh,"

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

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

she said, looking Dwayne

"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 continue with why we're here? You need to rest," mum

turned to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing

like he wanted to say something but thought against it when he saw the look

some other time," he said, gave a polite bow and

the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and

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

like to grab coffee with

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

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

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

married. Now please,

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

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

The days flew fast.

could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or

and Mom wouldn't let me

Ashley's complaints. And on most

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

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