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-"

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

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you

into an old friend and we were

looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak. "Can we

turned to Dwayne. "It

seemed like he wanted to say something but thought against it when he saw the look on my mom's

some other time,"

to picking the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done,

a voice called out behind us. It was Dwayne, and he was

like to grab coffee with me

expect that, to say the least. But before I could respond, mom was already

I'm guessing you're unaware that she's married," mum said, and Dwayne

He asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

married. Now

a nod in my direction,

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

The days flew fast.

often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the

and Mom wouldn't let me

despite Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I met

The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they would be sent

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