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-"

across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?" She appeared almost

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

was not looking at me now, her eyes were trained on Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was talking to at the hospital

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How

into an old friend and we were just

she said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

him a curt nod, and faced me. She's been weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten

said, and turned to Dwayne. "It

something but thought against it when he saw the look on my mom's

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

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

Ashley's car, a voice called out behind us. It was Dwayne, and he was jogging towards

would you like to grab coffee

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

man, I'm guessing you're unaware that she's married," mum

He asked, eyeing my fingers.

Now

Apologies for the disrespect, I didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude," I frowned,

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

The days flew fast.

she could. Ashley went to

wouldn't let me resume work

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

divorce papers were finally ready, and I

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