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

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

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 I must say,

"Thank you, it's good-"

too. "How come you girls

into an old friend and we were just

she said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak. "Can we continue with why we're here? You

to

something but thought against it when he

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

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

voice called out behind

you like to grab coffee with me sometime,

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

unaware that she's married," mum said, and

my fingers. I instinctively

Now please,

disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude," I frowned, as we

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

The days flew fast.

went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for

wouldn't let me resume work just

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

finally ready, and I was going

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