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-"

out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you

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

you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled.

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

friend and we were just conversing,"

she said, looking Dwayne up, her

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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?

turned to Dwayne. "It

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

time," he said, gave a polite

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

reached Ashley's car, a voice called out behind us. It was Dwayne,

would you like to grab coffee with me

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

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

He asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for me, stayed home doing nothing,

wouldn't let me resume work

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

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

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