Chap. 5 Dinner and realization
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« So, you drove her home? » Fran asked when Derek came back.
"Yes; don't worry she's safe."
"I know… how was she?"
"Fine, until we entered her place and he heard this nasty message from her brother."
"Oh."
"This woman is all alone apart from the dog and the nurse who takes care about her."
"She lives with a nurse."
"No… the nurse lives next door, it's easier for her. By the way I have a diner with her tomorrow."
"With Penelope?" Fran asked smiling.
"No with Susan, the nurse. She invited me, I couldn't refuse and she's cute."
"Derek, my baby boy." Fran said shaking her head.
"What's that?"
"I wonder when you'll settle down."
"I need to date to meet THE woman who will make me a taken man." He chuckled.
Fran shrugged and headed towards the kitchen.
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"So Derek what kind of job do you have?" Susan asked smiling.
"I work for the FBI."
"I should have guess, with this well built body;" she said flirting.
Derek chuckled.
"So you're a nurse. You work in a hospital."
"Yes I part my time between hospital and people who needs me at home."
"How long have you been taking care of Penelope?"
"It's been 6 months now. The poor one is alone…"
"I guessed it. What happened to her?"
"An accident but I shouldn't be talking of this with you."
"Yeah, you're right."
"It was very kind of you to drive her yesterday."
"It was normal."
"No some people don't bother about the others."
"Do you know where Penelope's family live."
"I think she mentioned California, why all these questions?"
"I don't know I'm just curious." He said casually.
They went on discussing about casual things.
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The next morning found Derek alone in bed. After their evening together, he had no intention sleeping with the pretty nurse but here he was in her bed; he got up and pulled on his boxers. He found a note in the kitchen telling him that she was at Penelope's.
He quickly put his clothes and decoded to go out discretely. Unfortunately, when he opened the door, Penelope was saying goodbye to Susan.
"Hey, good morning sweetheart." Susan said smiling to him.
"Hi; good morning Penelope." He said softly.
"Good morning. Thank you Susan. See you tonight, Right? Or should I call another nurse?"
"No, that's ok. I'm sorry for yesterday; Derek made me forget my duty."
Derek shot a look at Penelope who looked hurt, sad but all above tired.
"Oh God, she can't go to bed alone." He thought.
"Penelope, I'm sorry, I didn't think…" he said guiltily.
"That's' ok, maybe I should find another nurse for the nights… since Susan will certainly be busy. She said before closing the door.
"You're leaving." Susan said shrugging.
"How could you forget about her? He asked puzzled.
"Come on! It's no big deal."
"No big deal! Where did she sleep? In her wheelchair?"
"What's your problem, we had a great time together no? And you only talk about that disabled woman. If you want to do one of them, go after her."
Derek stared at her in disbelief.
"You're really sick, you know that?" He said with disgust.
He then left hurriedly, berating himself for the acts he did because of what he had between his legs.