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-"

out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

on?" Mum asked, appearing too. "How

into an old friend and we

said, looking Dwayne up,

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still

said, and turned to Dwayne. "It

say something but thought against it when he saw the

other time," he said,

while avoiding eye contact with Mum

Ashley's car, a voice called out behind us. It was Dwayne, and

like to grab coffee with me sometime,

loss on what to say. I didn't expect that,

you're unaware that she's married," mum said,

fingers. I

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

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

Mom wouldn't let me resume work just

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

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

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