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 appeared almost immediately, and an "oh," escaped her

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you girls left me

ran into an old friend and we were

she said, 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, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak. "Can we continue with why we're here? You

I said, and turned to

against it when he saw the

you some other time," he said, gave a

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

out behind us. It was Dwayne, and he was

grab coffee with

on what to say. I didn't expect that, to

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

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched my

married. Now

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

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

The days flew fast.

went to work and returned in

and Mom wouldn't let me resume work

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

in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and

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