Finding common ground.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

"Can we talk?" Dwayne's deep voice came through the phone.

I paused for a moment, before responding, "Sure."

"I don't mean at your place. At a restaurant or somewhere outdoors."

"That's fine," I responded.

"Alright, I'll come pick you up in two hours."

"Alright," I said, and the call ended.

I sighed and dropped the phone on the couch beside me. Since our last argument, my friendship with Dwayne had been quite distant. He still called to check in on me, and Maverick, but he didn't visit in a week.

Now, I wasn't mad at him as his actions were justifiable, but I couldn't blame myself either. He wanted more than I was willing to give at the moment.

I missed him though, and wanted to iron things with him which was why I had agreed to go out with him.

"Hey, baby, I'm going out for a bit," I called out.

Maverick, who was playing with his toys a few meters away from me, looked up. "Where are you going, Mommy?"

"I have an errand to run," I said quickly. There was no way I was going to tell him that I was meeting with Dwayne, else he would cry to tag along.

"Will Jessica come over?" He asked after his nanny.

the phone with

nodded and returned to

simple, yet elegant dress. I didn't want to impress Dwayne, but I wanted to look good and

I finished getting ready, the doorbell

I said,

Arielle," she responded. "Don't worry, Maverick and I

turned to my son. "Come give Mama a

threw his weight around

was already waiting for me, leaning against his car. He looked good, as

called, opening the car door

seat. The familiar scent of his cologne filled the car, making me feel

you wanna go?" He asked, after he got behind the

know. I think I'll

I think I have somewhere in

there

was quiet, right only occasional small talk. We soon pulled up at a restaurant, and Dwayne led

a jerk this past week," Dwayne began, as we got settled in

I wanted to

"I know I overreacted the last

took a deep

my comrade." I blinked and continued, "My decision to go back there is not to seek revenge or settle old scores. just... want to finish what I started

looked at me deeply and for the first time since we've ever met, there was a surprise in his eyes. "...I hadn't realized that was your focus. Look Ari, I'm really sorry if I ever made

your own."

made it through a lot and I'm strong enough. Look, I'm a divorced single mum! I mean, what else can beat me? Besides, my manager and my customers already missed me." He finally laughed, the sound warm and genuine. "Then I guess New York is really honored to

you," I

pulling out a small box and sliding it across the table

it, confused. "What's

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