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

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

wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right, and I must say,

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

mummy, I ran into an old friend and we were just conversing," I

said, looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

him 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 the heartbreak. "Can we continue with why we're here? You need

to Dwayne. "It

against

guess I'll run into you some other time," he said, gave a polite bow and

sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We

we reached Ashley's car, a voice called out behind us. It was Dwayne, and he was jogging towards

like to grab coffee

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

you're unaware that she's married,"

eyeing my fingers. I

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

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

wouldn't let

chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I met with my lawyer for my

cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after

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