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 you want?" She appeared almost immediately, and an "oh," escaped

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

I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the

"Thank you, it's good-"

asked, appearing too.

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

said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

and turned to Dwayne. "It was

wanted to say something but thought against it when

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

the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done,

car, a voice called out behind us. It was Dwayne, and he

like to grab

that, to say

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

eyeing my fingers.

Now please,

my direction, Dwayne hurried away.

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

The days flew fast.

visited as often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for me, stayed

and Mom wouldn't let

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

cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they would be

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