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-"

suddenly broke the spell, calling out from across the aisle. "Arielle, got what

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

asked, appearing too. "How come you

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

see," she said, looking

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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 was nice seeing

against it when he saw the look on my

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

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

voice called out behind us. It was

to grab coffee with

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

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

asked, eyeing my fingers. I instinctively clenched my

married. Now

didn't realize she was married," and with a nod in my direction,

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

The days flew fast.

went to work and returned in the evening or

Mom wouldn't let me resume

Ashley's complaints. And on most days, I

divorce papers were finally ready, and I was

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