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-"

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

just getting this," I said, pointing to the sanitary pads, somewhat

guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back."

"Thank you, it's good-"

too.

an old friend and we were just conversing,"

said, looking Dwayne up, her

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

curt nod, and faced me. She's been weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she

said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was

say something but thought against it

I'll run into you some other time," he

with Mum and Ashley. We were

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

grab coffee

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

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

asked, eyeing my fingers.

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

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

let me

the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And

shop. The divorce papers were finally ready,

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