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

I'm just getting

"I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne

"Thank you, it's good-"

asked, appearing too. "How come you girls left

old friend and we

said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak.

turned to Dwayne. "It

thought against it when

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

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

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

grab coffee with me sometime,

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

that she's married," mum said, and Dwayne

my fingers. I

Now please, back

my direction,

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

The days flew fast.

could. Ashley went to work and returned

wouldn't let me resume work just

complaints. And

quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and

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