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-"

calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared almost immediately, and an "oh,"

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

not looking at 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."

"Thank you, it's good-"

on?" Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you girls left me

into an old friend

looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak. "Can we continue with why we're here? You need to rest,"

to Dwayne. "It was nice

say something but thought against it when he saw the look on my

other time,"

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

out behind us. It was Dwayne, and he

grab coffee

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

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

eyeing my fingers. I instinctively

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening

Mom wouldn't let me

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

those days was today, as we sat in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which

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