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-"

out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She

I'm just getting this," I said, pointing to the

the guy Arielle was talking to at

"Thank you, it's good-"

appearing too. "How come

into an old friend and

looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

curt nod, and faced me. She's been weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her,

and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing you

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

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

avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley.

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

to grab coffee with me sometime,

I didn't expect that,

that she's married," mum said, and Dwayne

eyeing my fingers. I

Now please,

I 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 got into the

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

The days flew fast.

she could. Ashley went to work and returned

Mom wouldn't let me resume

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

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

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