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

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

now, her eyes were trained on Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

old friend and we were

see," she said, looking Dwayne up, her

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have

and turned to Dwayne. "It

something but thought against it when he saw the look on

some other time," he said, gave a polite

returned to picking the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done, paid at

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

would you like to grab coffee

I didn't expect that, to say the least. But before I could respond, mom

that she's married," mum said,

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched

married. Now please, back

a nod in my direction,

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

The days flew fast.

went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for me, stayed home doing nothing,

and Mom wouldn't let me resume work just

myself busy, I did the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I

papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they would

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