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?" She appeared almost immediately, and an "oh," escaped

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

going on?" Mum asked, appearing too.

old friend and we were just

looking Dwayne up,

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak. "Can

and turned to Dwayne.

something but thought against

time," he said, gave a polite

with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done, paid

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

to grab coffee

a loss on what to say. I didn't expect that, to say the least.

I'm guessing you're unaware that

my fingers. I instinctively

married. Now please,

married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that

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

The days flew fast.

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

Mom wouldn't let me resume work just

And on most days, I met with my lawyer

were finally ready, and I was going

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