Alicia sat in the living room, staring at the wall in front of her. She was supposed to go to the doctor for a routine check-up, but she had no intention of doing so. She knew what the doctor would say, that she needed to seek treatment for her mental health, and she was not ready to face that reality.
Justin, her boyfriend, walked into the room and sat beside her. "Hey, are you ready to go to the doctor?" he asked gently.
Alicia snapped her head towards him, anger bubbling up inside her. "No, Justin, I'm not going to the doctor. I'm not crazy, and I don't need any help. I'm fine."
Justin put a hand on her shoulder. "I know you don't want to hear it, but it's important to take care of yourself. Please, just let me take you to the doctor. We can talk about everything else later."
Alicia shook off his hand, standing up abruptly. "I said no, Justin. I'm not going, and you can't make me."
