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-"

the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what you want?"

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 garden months back." Dwayne chuckled. "That's right, and I must say,

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How

into an old friend

she said, looking Dwayne up, her face

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her, she still have not gotten over the heartbreak. "Can we

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

wanted to say something but thought against it when he saw

other time," he

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

voice called out behind us.

like to grab coffee with me

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

guessing you're unaware that

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

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

wouldn't let me

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

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

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