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-"

spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you

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

Arielle was talking to at the hospital

"Thank you, it's good-"

appearing too. "How come

old friend and we were just

see," she said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

and turned to Dwayne. "It was

against

some other time," he said, gave a polite bow

picking the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and

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

would you like to grab coffee with me sometime,

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

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

He asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

Now please,

and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude,"

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

The days flew fast.

Ashley went to work

Mom wouldn't let me resume work just

the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And on

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 would be sent to

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