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-"

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 the

Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled.

"Thank you, it's good-"

too. "How come you

into an old friend and we were just

looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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.

and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing

to say something but thought against it when he saw the look on my mom's

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

eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done, paid at the

voice called out behind us.

you like to grab coffee with

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

you're unaware that she's

He asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

Now please, back

in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude," I frowned, as we got

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

The days flew fast.

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

and Mom wouldn't let me resume work

I did the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And

a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I

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