SECOND ENCOUNTER

Brian wasn't ready for that conversation, but looking at Emily, he could tell that she was not ready to let him be either.

“Okay Emily, I wouldn't call it a mental disorder, it's not even that serious, it's just that, being around people suffocate me, people make me uncomfortable, that's all, not that serious”

“No Brian, it is that serious, I read about it and it shows that people with SPD (schizoid personality disorder) has really high chance of suffering from depression, not being able to navigate your emotions is that serious, and you go through all this by yourself” Brian could feel the sincerity in Emily's voice, no one has ever talk to him with so much concern.

“You don't need to worry about me Emily, I'm fine, you should worry about yourself and the baby”

“But Brian you don't…..”

“We should go now” Brian said as he immediately started the car. A long silence followed, Brian noticed that Emily was slightly hurt because he shut her u