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-"

the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared

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

wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

ran into an old friend and we were

said, looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame

to Dwayne.

against it when he saw the

you some other time," he said, gave a polite

while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley.

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

would you like to grab coffee with me sometime,

was stunned, at a loss on what to say. I didn't expect that,

that she's married," mum

fingers. I instinctively clenched

Now please,

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

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

The days flew fast.

could. Ashley went to work and returned in

and Mom wouldn't let

despite Ashley's complaints. And on most days,

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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