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-"

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

I'm just getting this," I said, pointing to the sanitary pads, somewhat

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 I must say, you and your friend have got

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

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

looking Dwayne up,

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing

seemed like he wanted to say something but thought against it

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

pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and

behind us. It was Dwayne, and he was jogging towards

you like to grab

to say. I didn't expect that, to

man, I'm guessing you're unaware that she's married," mum said, and

my fingers. I instinctively clenched

Now please,

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

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

The days flew fast.

Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for me, stayed home doing nothing,

and Mom wouldn't let me resume work

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

The divorce papers were finally ready, and I

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