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

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

wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

friend and we were just conversing," I

looking Dwayne up,

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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

sure," I said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was nice

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

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

Mum and Ashley.

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

grab coffee with

stunned, at a loss on what to say. I didn't expect that, to say the least. But before I could respond, mom was

I'm guessing you're unaware that

my fingers. I

married. Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

returned to her place and visited as often as she could. Ashley went to work and

Mom wouldn't let me resume

keep myself busy, I did the chores, despite Ashley's complaints. And

of those days was today, as we sat in a quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after

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