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-"

calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what

tearing my gaze away from Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this," I

Ashley was not looking at me now, her eyes were trained on Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right, and

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you girls

ran into an old friend and

said, looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have

sure," I said, and turned to

seemed like he wanted to say something but thought against

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

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

behind us. It was Dwayne, and he was

would you like to grab coffee with me

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

that

eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

Now

I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away.

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

The days flew fast.

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

Mom wouldn't let me resume

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

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

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