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-"

voice suddenly broke the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared

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

Arielle was talking to at the hospital garden months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right, and I

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come you

ran into an old friend and we were just conversing," I

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 still

sure," I said, and turned to Dwayne.

like he wanted to say something but thought against it

I'll run into you some other time," he said, gave a polite bow and

the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum

called out behind us. It

to grab coffee with me sometime,

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

that she's married," mum

fingers.

Now

realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne

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

The days flew fast.

returned to her place and visited as often as she could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon.

let me resume

complaints. And on most

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 which they would be sent to

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