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-"

voice suddenly broke the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?"

away from Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this," I said, pointing to

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,

"Thank you, it's good-"

too. "How come you girls

friend and we

said, looking Dwayne up, her

"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

to Dwayne. "It

like he wanted to say something but thought against it when he saw the look on my mom's

time," he said, gave

contact with Mum and Ashley.

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

would you like to grab

didn't expect that,

I'm guessing you're unaware that

eyeing my fingers. I

married. Now

Apologies 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.

she could. Ashley went to

let me resume work just

Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I met with my lawyer for my

cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after

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