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-"

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

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

trained on Dwayne. "I 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 quite

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you

friend and we were just conversing,"

see," she said, looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice

he wanted to say something but thought against it when he saw the look on

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

with Mum and

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

you like to grab coffee with me

at a loss on what to say. I didn't expect that, to say the least.

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

He asked, eyeing my fingers. I

married. Now please, back

was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried

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

The days flew fast.

place and visited as often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening

wouldn't let

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

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

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