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 aisle. "Arielle, got what you

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

me now, her eyes were trained on Dwayne. "I think I've seen you before....oh, wait, you're the guy Arielle was

"Thank you, it's good-"

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

friend and we

see," she said, looking Dwayne up, her

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

nod, and faced me. She's been weary of men since her issue with my Dad. I wouldn't blame her,

turned to Dwayne. "It

against it when he

run into you some other time," he said, gave a

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

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

like to grab coffee

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

you're unaware that she's married," mum

eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched my

Now please, back

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

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

The days flew fast.

could. Ashley went to work and returned in

let me resume

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

quaint cafe shop. The divorce papers were finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they would

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