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-"

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

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

seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to

"Thank you, it's good-"

appearing too. "How come

old friend and we were

looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

turned to Dwayne. "It was nice

thought against it when he

run into you some other time," he said, gave a polite

to picking the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done,

behind us. It was Dwayne, and

would you like to grab coffee with me sometime,

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

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

eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

married. Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

visited as often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the

and Mom wouldn't let me resume

myself busy, I did the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And

papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they would be sent

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