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-"

"Arielle, got

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

the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right,

"Thank you, it's good-"

too. "How come you girls left

mummy, I ran into an old friend and

looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her,

I said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was

something but thought against

run into you some other time," he said, gave a

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

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

like to grab

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

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

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

Now please,

sure. Apologies for the disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom,

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

The days flew fast.

to work and returned in

and Mom wouldn't let me

the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And

was today, as we sat in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I

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