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-"

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

from Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just

now, her 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 chuckled. "That's right, and I must say, you and your friend have got

"Thank you, it's good-"

appearing too. "How come you

ran into an old friend and

looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she

to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing you

he wanted to say something but thought against it when he

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

with Mum and Ashley. We were

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

would you like to grab coffee with me

expect that, to say the

unaware that she's married,"

eyeing my fingers. I

married. Now

Apologies for the disrespect, 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 days flew fast.

could. Ashley went to work and returned

and Mom wouldn't let me resume

despite Ashley's complaints. And on most

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

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