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-"

aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared almost immediately, and an "oh,"

tearing my gaze away from Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this," I said, pointing to the sanitary pads,

you're the guy Arielle was talking to at

"Thank you, it's good-"

going on?" Mum asked, appearing too.

friend and

she said, looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

said, and turned to Dwayne.

wanted to say something but thought against it when he saw

you some other time,"

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

out behind us.

you like to grab coffee with me

that,

you're unaware that she's married,"

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively

Now

sure. Apologies for the disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my

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

The days flew fast.

place and visited as often as she could. Ashley went to

wouldn't let me

And on most

were finally ready, and I

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