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-"

the aisle. "Arielle, got what

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

me 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

"Thank you, it's good-"

going on?" Mum asked, appearing too. "How come

an old friend and

she said, looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

to Dwayne.

say something but thought against it when he

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

the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done, paid at the checkout and

we reached Ashley's car, a voice called out behind us.

to grab coffee with

expect that, to say the least. But before I

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

fingers.

Now please, back

I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne

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

The days flew fast.

visited as often as she could. Ashley went to work

wouldn't let me resume work

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

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

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