Complications

Part 48

‘Daniel, just say what you want to say. I don’t have time for you nor do I want to have dinner.’ I say harsh. ‘Please, just give me some time to explain myself. We were friends once, right?’

Were we? I know we used to date but the more I think of it, the more it seemed like a mistake. Did I even really love him? Megan, stop thinking like that! I did love him but I didn’t anymore after that night. And after that night he just became more and more.. well what is the right word for it? He just changed and he became even more arrogant than he already was.

We arrived at a small restaurant.  Again he opened the door for me. What is up with that? ‘You can stop the gentle act.’ I say. I know I sound mean now but I don’t care. It has to be clear to him that nothing can change my mind about him. I don’t want him in my life. Not anymore.

We took place at a small table, waiting for someone to take our order. Both of us remained silent for the first few minutes. I don’t have anything to say to him so why would I.

‘Now start talking.’ I press. Daniel sighs. ‘I just want to make it up to you. Everything.’ Oh god, he just doesn’t get it. ‘Daniel, I told you already. I don’t want anything to do with you. So stop trying.’

‘But why? Is it because of Niall? Come on Megan. He doesn’t know you like I do.’ I let out a laugh. ‘He knows me better than you ever will.’ Daniel starts laughing too now. ‘Are you kidding me? We go way back. We used to be inseparable.’

‘Wrong, we were separable. You didn’t appreciate me enough, you thought I would stay no matter what. You were so jealous all the time. You treated me like I wasn’t that important. You just wanted to show off or something I don’t know but it wasn’t love.’

‘Maybe you’re right. But why don’t you give us a second chance? You know we can make something of it.’ I don’t know how to respond. Our dinner arrived so we could start eating. I just don’t get him.

‘Why Daniel? Why did you start fighting for me now?’ I ask and I really want to know the answer. ‘I don’t know. I just, I need you in my life.’ I’m beginning to think that he’s just jealous again. Of Niall. I don’t really know how much Daniel knows of me and Niall but still. I think it has something to do with it.

‘Besides, Niall can’t help you with your problems, I can.’ Is he serious now? ‘Really? That’s what this is about? Don’t tell me you want to help me because Niall can’t. You just can’t stand Niall.’

‘Of course I can’t. He took you away from me.’ ‘No, you pushed me away and Niall is always there for me unlike you. He is a real friend to me and he understands me more than you’ll ever do.’

‘So you have been spending more time with him?’ he asks. I remain quiet. ‘I see.’ he says. ‘Do you like him?’ ‘He is a very good friend of mine.’ I say, avoiding his question. ‘He isn’t the right guy for you Megan.’

‘And you are?’ I say raising my voice. He doesn’t say anything. He know he isn’t, he just doesn’t want to admit it. ‘I wasted enough of my time here.’ I say while standing up and paying my share. ‘You don’t have..’ he begins but I cut him off. ‘It’s fine. Thanks for dinner. But just leave me alone.’

‘I won’t give up. You know that.’ he says. ‘Bye Daniel.’ I say before walking out of the restaurant.