> Megan followed him in, barely sparing Julia a glance as she sat and looked
> at Derek.
>
> "Over?" she asked after a long pause before shaking her head slightly
> "But -okay you wanted to spare Julia's feelings just now, right? I mean
you
> don't just accept a dinner date from someone one day, and then breeze by
the
> other woman like you did tonight with Julia if it was really her you cared
> about -"
>
> She looked at him with a measure of confusion, trying to figure out why he
> would continue to try and spare the other woman's feelings.
>
> "It can't be over." she said, so low it was almost a whisper. She
> remembered that day. He had picked her!
>
Derek leaned forward slightly in the chair, resting his arms on his knees.
"I'm sorry Megan. I don't wish to hurt you. I had no idea you still had
feelings for me. It's been a long time." He paused for a moment. "It's
time to move on. I'm sure you'll find the right person for you."
