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-"

suddenly broke the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared almost immediately, and an "oh," escaped

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

guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden

"Thank you, it's good-"

asked, appearing too. "How come you girls left me

an old friend and we

see," she said, looking Dwayne up, her

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

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

he wanted to say something but thought against it

other time," he said, gave

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

voice called out behind us.

grab

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

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

my fingers.

Now please, back

married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne

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

The days flew fast.

to work and returned in the evening or

wouldn't let me resume work

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

as we sat in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after

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