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?" She appeared almost

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

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

"Thank you, it's good-"

Mum asked, appearing too. "How come

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

said, looking Dwayne

"Hi, ma," Dwayne greeted.

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 here? You

said, and turned to Dwayne. "It was

say something but thought against it when

other time,"

the sanitary pads, while avoiding eye contact with Mum and Ashley. We were

reached Ashley's car, a voice called out behind us. It

you like to grab coffee

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

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

fingers. I

Now

with a nod in my direction,

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

The days flew fast.

could. Ashley went to work and returned in the evening or mid-noon. As for me, stayed

Mom wouldn't let me resume work just

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

papers were finally

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