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 want?" She appeared almost immediately, and

Dwayne's. "Yeah, I'm just getting this," I said, pointing to the sanitary

at me now, her eyes were trained on Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital

"Thank you, it's good-"

appearing too. "How come

an old friend and

said, looking Dwayne up, her

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

and 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 heartbreak. "Can we continue

turned to Dwayne.

seemed like he wanted to say something but thought against it when he saw the look on my mom's

other time," he said, gave a polite bow

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

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

you like to grab coffee with me

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

you're unaware that she's

fingers. I

married. Now please, back

realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude," I frowned,

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

The days flew fast.

to work and

let me

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

days was today, as we sat in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they

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