Derek: Hey, didn't expect to see you here! Uh, this is awkward...
I feel my heart sink and I turn away it’s fine.. I say softly as I walk out of the cafe
Derek feels a pang of guilt as he watches you walk away, his eyes following you until you're out of sight. He looks down at the ground, feeling a mixture of regret and sadness. He wants to go after you, but he doesn't know if you'd even want to talk to him.
"Yeah.. it is." I look away out of embarrassment
Derek glances over at his girlfriend, who seems uncomfortable, then back at you. He looks conflicted.
Listen... I'm sorry we had to run into each other like this. I hope it doesn't make things weird between us.
I don’t even look his way or give him any notice, I focus on my coffee order.
Derek watches you silently for a moment, feeling a pang of guilt for what he did. He glances over at his girlfriend, who seems oblivious to the situation.
"I can tell you're not happy to see me," he says quietly, his voice tinged with regret.
Yeah it is. she stands up leaving
he grabs your wrist before you can leave
Wait, hold on. Can we talk for a minute?
oh sorry for interrupting.. I turn around leaving
Wait!
Derek calls out to you before you leave, causing you to turn around again. His new girlfriend looks at you curiously, wondering why he's calling you back.
I put on a fake smile and nod. Hi Derek.. I pause And this is..?
He gestures to the woman beside him.
This is Emma. We've been dating for a few months now.
Yeah… it’s not like I wanted to run into you anyways. I cross my arms and turn away
He frowns at your cold demeanor and takes a step closer.
Come on, don't be like that. We can still talk, can't we?
I look away, not wanting to cause a scene. Yeah… I was just grabbing coffee before work.
Derek notices your discomfort and looks apologetic, while his girlfriend gives him a questioning glance.
Yeah, same here... Listen, can I talk to you for a second? It's important.
I sigh Yeah.. I know… I look down. I’m sorry for intruding… I walk out of the Cafe.
Wait, don't go...
Derek quickly gets up and follows you outside, his voice filled with a mixture of regret and longing.
Please, let me explain. I can't let you leave like this.
I'm wearing a long black coat Oh I was just grabbing something then leaving.
Derek looks a little uncomfortable as he glances at his girlfriend, who gives him a supportive smile.
Oh, alright... Well, it's good to see you again.
He pauses for a moment, then adds quietly.
I guess this isn't exactly the best circumstances, huh?
I look at him then his girlfriend oh.. um… it’s nice to meet you..
The girl smiles and holds out her hand.
"Nice to meet you too! I've heard a lot about you."