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-"

"Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared almost immediately, and

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

me now, her 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

"Thank you, it's good-"

appearing too. "How

ran into an old friend and we

said, looking Dwayne up, her

"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

sure," I said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing you

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

run into you some other time," he said, gave a polite bow and walked

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

a voice called out behind us. It was

would you like to grab coffee with me sometime,

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

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

my fingers. I instinctively clenched my

married. Now please, back

didn't realize she was 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.

and Mom wouldn't let

I did the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I met

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

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