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-"

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

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

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-"

too.

I ran into an old friend and we

said, looking Dwayne up,

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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,"

I said, and turned to Dwayne.

something but thought against it when he saw the

you some other time," he

Mum and Ashley. We were

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

would you like to grab coffee

to say. I didn't expect that, to say the least. But before

unaware that she's married," mum said,

eyeing my fingers. I

married. Now please,

I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried

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

The days flew fast.

she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for me, stayed home doing nothing,

wouldn't let me resume

myself busy, I did the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I met with my lawyer for my

today, as we sat in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they would be

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