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-"

aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She

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

before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

an old friend

see," she said, looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

a curt nod, and faced me. She's been weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over

sure," I said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice

say something but thought against it when he

time," he said,

pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley.

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

would you like to grab coffee with me

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

I'm guessing you're unaware that

fingers. I instinctively clenched

Now please, back

married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude," I frowned,

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

The days flew fast.

to work and

Mom wouldn't let

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

divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign

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