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-"

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

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

I ran into an old friend and we were just

said, looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

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

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

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

while avoiding eye contact with Mum and

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

grab coffee with

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

guessing you're unaware that she's

He asked, eyeing my fingers.

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

to her place and visited as often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in

and Mom wouldn't let me resume

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

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

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