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

away from Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this,"

on Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

friend and we were just conversing,"

she said, looking Dwayne up,

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

me. She's been weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the

I said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing

like he wanted to say something but thought against it when he saw the look

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

with Mum and

called out behind us. It was

you like to grab coffee with me sometime,

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

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

eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

Now please, back

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

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

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

let me resume

complaints. And on most days, I met

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

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