Transcend running into each other.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

The young man chuckled and took off his shades, revealing piercing eyes that sparkled with amusement. "Alright, there was a catch. How're you, Madam?"

I was stunned, my eyes widening in surprise. Dwayne? Of all people? Before I knew it, laughter bubbled up from my chest, and I burst into tears-streaked giggles.

He was the last person I expected to see, and I couldn't believe I sang alongside him without even recognizing him.

"You're so-" I started, still chuckling.

"A jerk?" He finished, grinning. "I know, guilty as charged. I'm sorry if I startled you. I didn't want to reveal my identity and startle you. I wanted to hear you sing, and I'm glad you did. You sing so well. Are you sure you've never had a music career? My cheeks turned warm at his flattery. I shook my head, still trying to process running into him again. Is this a coincidence, or some planned act?

"Here," he cut into my thoughts, handing me a tissue. "You need it."

I nodded and accepted it, dabbing at my cheeks and eyes. Just then, Ashley and Juliet approached us.

"Bestie, that was a stunning performance," Ashley said, and then she turned to Dwayne, you too, gentleman. You were-" She paused as recognition dawned on her face. "You again? Dwayne, isn't it?" Dwayne nodded, grinning.

"How come we didn't recognize you?" Ashley turned to me. "Did you know it was him?

I let my hand up. "I didn't."

Surprisingly, Ashley didn't seem weary of Dwayne like she used to be, in our previous encounters. She flashed him a smile. "It's nice to see you again. Thank you for singing along with her."

a chuckle. Typical Ashley, always

pleasure," Dwayne

don't know how to sing?"

even been to a karaoke bar until today," I

guessed correctly, and never been to a karaoke bar. Is that what you're trying to say? Juliet inquired. "She's right," Ashley concurred. "She's been so uptight in college, always buried in her books. And when

huh? I wouldn't have pegged you as a

once, and probably you forgot?" Juliet pressed on, amazement in her eyes. She seemed bent on not letting the topic slide until her curiosity was satisfied.

be so sure. She might have visited

true," Ashley shook her head. "Arielle

even more intrigued now. "Are you saying she doesn't have a boyfriend, fiance, or a

lost some of their cool. "Let's not talk about

Juliet was not ready to back

said the conversation is over," Ashley hissed. I could

then I turned to Juliet. "I've never been to a Karaoke bar until today, and it's true. And about my relationship status, I'd rather

must have realized how prying she was because her face fell. "I'm so sorry if I was being too

fine," I said, flashing her

get over how well you sang, hence the reason I was surprised you've never been to a karaoke bar. You're really talented." Dwayne nodded in agreement. "She is. I

again sometime. Maybe next time, we can even

agreed to come. "Maybe, but don't

Everyone burst into laughter.

Suddenly, Dwayne checked his

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