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

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

Ashley was not looking at 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 months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right, and I must say, you and your friend have got quite the

"Thank you, it's good-"

going on?" Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you

an old friend and we were

she said, looking Dwayne up, her face

"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,"

to Dwayne.

he wanted to say something but thought against it when

guess I'll run into you some other time,"

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

a voice called out behind us. It was Dwayne, and he was jogging

you like to grab coffee with

was stunned, at a loss on what to say. I didn't expect that, to

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

eyeing my fingers.

Now please,

for the disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom,

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

The days flew fast.

to her place and visited as often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for me, stayed home doing

Mom wouldn't let

complaints. And on

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

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