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-"

suddenly broke the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared almost immediately, and an "oh," escaped her

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

you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back."

"Thank you, it's good-"

appearing too. "How come you girls left me

into an old friend and we were just

looking Dwayne up,

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not

turned to

wanted to say something but thought against

I'll run into you some other time," he said,

with Mum and Ashley. We

called out behind us. It was

you like to grab coffee with

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

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

fingers.

Now please,

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

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

The days flew fast.

often as she could. Ashley went to work

Mom wouldn't let

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

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

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