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-"

from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you

I'm just getting this," I said, pointing

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

going on?" Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you girls left

into an old friend and we were just conversing,"

she said, looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

been weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak. "Can we continue with why we're here? You

to Dwayne. "It was nice seeing you

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

time," he

with Mum and

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

like to grab coffee with me

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

that she's

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively

married. Now please,

sure. Apologies for the disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried

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

The days flew fast.

Ashley went to work and returned in the evening

Mom wouldn't let me resume

despite Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I met with my lawyer

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

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