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-"

the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you

into an old friend and

she said, looking Dwayne up,

"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

I said, and turned to Dwayne.

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

I'll run into you some other time," he said, gave a polite bow

to picking the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done, paid at the

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

to grab coffee with me

to say. I didn't expect that, to

that she's married,"

asked, eyeing my fingers.

Now please,

married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude," I frowned, as we

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

The days flew fast.

as often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon.

wouldn't let me resume work just

complaints. And on most days, I

a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally

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