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-"

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

Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this," I said, pointing to the sanitary pads,

Arielle was talking to

"Thank you, it's good-"

on?" Mum asked, appearing too. "How

an old friend and we

looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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 Dwayne. "It was

say something but thought against it when he saw

run into you some other time," he said,

eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We

behind us. It was Dwayne, and he

would you like to grab coffee

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

that she's married," mum said, and Dwayne

my fingers. I instinctively

married. Now please,

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

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

The days flew fast.

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

Mom wouldn't let me resume work just

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

were finally

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