history: There was a movie I really wanted to see. I invited a friend to go with me, but they decided they didn't want to go with me because they had already decided to go with another friend. 
current: The other day, there was a movie I wanted to see. I invited a friend to go with me, but they decided they didn't want to come because they were going with another friend. 
next: That really sucks... did you tell them how that made you feel? 