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
Emily got home and met Elise at the dining table having dinner, “Sis how are you doing, I've been looking everywhere for you” Elise asked. “I went to see the …. the … doctor, (shaking her head as if looking for words to say), I forgot my meds at the hospital yesterday, so I went to pick it up” “But I don't see any meds with you” Elise asked again. “My meds, oh my, I must have left it in the ride, I'll just ask Dr Tanker to deliver another one to the house” Emily replied as she walked upstairs while checking her phone pretending to call Dr Tanker's. “She's so weird,” Elise said as she continued eating her food. Emily showered and came downstairs in search of Nina, “Nina” she called out “where could she be” she checked the kitchen but she wasn't there, she went into the courtyard and she met Nina crocheting a vest. “Oh my gosh Nina, this is really nice” she said as she walked closer to Nina. Nina smiled and made way
Emily was surprised that Brian could call her, she wondered what he wanted to say, “ Hey” she said as she picked up.“Hi,” Brian's deep voice sounded from the other end. “I was in a hurry when I left for this business trip and I forgot to inform you, I'm letting you know, so you don't have to be worried about me” Brian voice was so deep yet soft and soothing. “It's okay, I understand, Nina already told me by the way” Emily thought about telling him about her meeting with the doctor, but she didn't want to ruin the moment. “Okay, I'll hang up now” Brian said and he hung up. Emily sat on her bed, she couldn't hold back her excitement. “What is wrong with me?” she said to herself. “I can't fall for him, this is strictly business” “This pregnancy is making me lose my mind I guess' ' she said as she entered the bathroom to go take a shower.******** It was morning, Emily was seated on her bed, she thought about calling Angelic
Emily's hands, still damp from the shower, left faint water spots on the table as she placed the cup of milk down. She turned to face Brian, her eyes widening slightly as she took in his imposing figure in her room. The surprise of his sudden arrival still lingered in her mind like the fading echoes of a scream. "Hey," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the pounding of her heart.Brian's eyes locked onto hers, his gaze intense and unyielding. He strode towards her with a fluid grace, his long legs eating up the distance with a confident stride. Emily's heart skipped a beat as he stopped inches from her, his warmth radiating towards her like a gentle heat wave. The scent of his cologne wafted towards her, a subtle blend of spices and leather that sent a shiver down her spine."Hey," he replied, his deep voice low and husky, like the rumble of thunder on a summer evening. He gestured to the chair beside her, his hand moving with a slow, deliberate grace. "May I?" he asked,
Brian's knuckles grazed against Emily's door, his eyes fixed on the wooden panel as if willing her to appear. The soft knock echoed through the silence, a gentle plea for forgiveness. He had been replaying their awkward encounter nonstop, the memory of his misread signals and the kiss that followed burning his cheeks with embarrassment. Yet, he knew he needed to apologize, to clear the air of the tension that now hung between them like a thick fog."Emily, can we talk?" he asked, his voice low and gentle, a soft breeze on a summer day. The door creaked open, and Emily's face peeked out, her eyes avoiding his like a child hiding from a scolding. Her voice was barely above a whisper, a delicate petal that might shatter if handled roughly. "What's up, Brian?"Brian's heart sank, his hopes of a warm reception dashed on the rocks of Emily's evasion. He noticed the way her gaze drifted to the floor, her cheeks flushing pink like a sunrise over a sleepy town. He took a deep breath, his wo
Chapter 17Brian returns home angrily, his eyes full of regret and unbelievable knowing about Emily's plan and her concerns about him. Immediately he got home, he forced himself into Emily's room without even knocking at the door. Emily welcomes Brian with smiles trying to pull off the matters between them not knowing that he was angry. As she stood to greet him, Brain pushed Emily to the wall annoyingly without altering a word. Emily was so shocked and couldn't stop curious about what was going on. Her eyes welled up with tears as she stood in the doorway, her heart heavy with sorrow. She had never seen Brian so angry, his eyes blazing with a fierce intensity that made her take a step back. She felt like she was walking on eggshells, her every move magnified in the tense silence.Emily struggles to ask with tears in her face. “What's going on?" She questioned."You have no right to interfere in my life, Emily," Brian's voice was low and menacing, his words dripping with venom. "Yo
Upon Elise's return to her house she was still processing her discussion with Matt. She was so absorbed in her scheme to bring down Emily that she hadn't noticed how late it had gotten. As she walked into her room, she could hear murmured voices emanating from Brian's room. Raising her eyebrow, she felt intrigued about whom Brian was speaking with at that moment. To quench her curiosity, Elise stood by the door moving slowly like a cockroach that no one could suspect her, the atmosphere was quiet and transparent . As she moved stealthily towards the entrance Emily pressed her ear to the wood, she widened her eyes upon recognizing Emily's voice. “Emily again!" She whispers to herself. Elise paid more attention so she could hear their conversation clearly. After much attention, Elise was so shocked that their discussion was filled with passion and love but also with tension. "Hey, Brian! I'm so shocked you're finally going to see the doc!" Emily said, Brian could tell how much
The black car immediately speeds off, leaving Emily and Brian on the ground. Emily who was laying directly on top of Brian, her eyes tightly closed, slowly opened them, “ Brian” she whispered. They stared at each other for a while before Brian finally pulled her up, “watch it Emily, what were you thinking, do you want to die” “No Brian, it felt like the driver was coming directly at me, I made sure there was no car before walking past” Emily said her eyes swelling up with tears. “Stop being delusional Emily, the car wasn't coming directly at you, the driver was probably drunk or just useless, thank goodness you're fine” he said as he tried to dust off his suit. He noticed the tears on Emily's face, she was still startled. “Don't worry Emily, you're fine, and I won't let anything hurt my friend” he said trying to make her feel better. She chuckled in between her tears, “thanks Brian, for coming through again” “Be more careful next time” Brian replied,