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-"

"Arielle, got

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

too. "How come you girls left

an old friend

said, looking Dwayne up, her

"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 over the heartbreak. "Can we continue with why we're

turned to Dwayne. "It was

he wanted to say something but thought against it when he

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

with Mum and Ashley. We were soon done,

called out behind us. It was Dwayne,

like to grab coffee with me sometime,

I didn't expect that, to say the

guessing you're unaware that

eyeing my fingers. I

Now please, back

a nod in my direction, Dwayne hurried away. "Mom, that was a bit rude," I frowned, as we got into

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

The days flew fast.

could. Ashley went to work and returned in

and Mom wouldn't let

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

finally ready, and I was going to sign them, after which they

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