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-"

from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared almost immediately, and

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

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, you and your friend have got

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you girls left me

friend and we

see," she said, looking Dwayne up,

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

gave him a curt nod, 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 with why

I said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing

something but thought against it when he saw

into you some other time," he

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

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

to grab

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

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

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched my

Now

Apologies for the disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my

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

The days flew fast.

went to work and returned

and Mom wouldn't let me resume work

complaints. And on most days, I met with my lawyer for

shop. The divorce papers were finally ready,

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