Chap. 12 A good talk can always help

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Penelope found Derek in his old bedroom, putting his clothes in his bag.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm leaving… I came here to find some peace but knowing that you're in the same city and not be able to see… I just can't bear it."

"Derek…"

"NO PENELOPE! You don't care about my feelings obviously!" he said pushing her away from him.

"I'm sorry." She whispered going out of the room.

"Wait, I 'm sorry." He said taking her by the waist from behind. He leaned on her back.

"I'm sorry Penelope." He said again and she felt her blouse becoming wet.

"Don't cry please." She said tears spilling out of her eyes too. They stayed like that for a few minutes then Derek let her go.

Penelope turned towards him.

"Let's go to my place please."

He nodded and took her by the hand.

His mother was nowhere to be seen but she had left a note saying she was out for some shopping.

"Let's go. I'll call her later."

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When he saw her apartment, Derek smiled. This was definitely Penelope's.

"Why are you smiling?" she asked confused.

"It reminds me of your old place…" he said.

She smiled and made him take a look at her place. After that they sat in the couch with a cup of tea.

"Derek, I 'm sorry for I've said then and earlier… it's just that Nicky made me feel so insecure… I wasn't sure if you still wanted to be with me with her back in your life."

"Pen…"

"No let me say it. Seeing hat you didn't believe me when I said she wanted to win you back… I was sure you were flattered and even attracted to her…"

"There was and there is only you for me Pen… and our baby of course."

"Do you understand that you hurt me deeply by your insinuations with Kevin… I'm not that kind of girl Derek."

"I know… I was jealous and insecure. I thought that maybe you wanted a guy like him…"

"There's only you for me gorgeous."

He smiled and leaned down to kiss her but she pulled away.

"We're not finished."

"You're right. We need to stay focus."

They talk for hours about that stupid fight that hurt them deeply, trying to mend their insecurities. There will be a long road ahead but they were willing to try.

But all above they talked about the baby and what they were going to do.

When they finally finished it was the night. Derek called his mum and sisters to invite them at the restaurant.

At arriving at Fran's house they waited for them in the living room. When they were leaving, Derek had the surprise to see Nicky who was going to knock at the door.

"What are you doing here?"

A/N: SO? I know it's not fair!