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

my gaze away from Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this,"

you're the guy Arielle was talking

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too.

old friend and we were just conversing," I

see," she said, looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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 heartbreak. "Can we continue with why we're here? You

and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing you

but thought against

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

the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum

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

to grab coffee

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

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

eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

married. Now

she was married," and with a nod in my

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

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

chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And

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

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