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-"

got

just getting this," I said, pointing to the sanitary

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you

friend and we were just conversing,"

see," she said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not

turned to

he wanted to say something but thought against

some other time,"

with Mum and Ashley. We

behind us. It was Dwayne, and he

grab coffee

that, to say the least. But before

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

my fingers.

married. Now

a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried

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

The days flew fast.

could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon.

wouldn't let me resume

And on most days, I met with my lawyer for

quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and

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