Love Is Rarely A Choice!

Head Over Heels.

Back to the present.

He adjusted his spectacles before he looked up back to Layla who made her way to the podium.

Fahad had a captivating presence, his refined appearance is accentuated by his striking spectacles, which lend an air of sophistication to his already impressive demeanor.. People couldn't help but notice his charm and intelligence. He was truly a sight to behold.

Dr.Fahad couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. He had find her more interesting everyday. Though he's her senior and more experienced than her but the way she approaches psychological issues differently than most fascinates him and that made him eager to know all about her. There was more to her than met the eye at first glance.

The room fell silent as Layla took the stage, her presence commanding attention. Fahad's eyes were immediately drawn and wholly focused to her, captivated by her confidence and poise.
"Our course of research for today is Depression and Suicide."

She cleared her throat as she started
"The vast majority of people who have depression do not attempt or die by suicide, but depression is linked to a greater risk of suicide. Researchers estimate that about 60 percent of people who lose their lives to suicide have had a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder."

As she began to speak, her words flowed effortlessly, each sentence filled with wisdom and insight.

Layla's explanations were nothing short of brilliant.

"Depression has been identified as a major factor leading to suicide. Suicides are considered as secondary deaths due to their nature. This is because an individual who commits suicide has often lost the will to live, which leads to the death of their inner strength and their ability to exist effectively in the society. Depression is a significant factor when it comes to the psychological well-being of an individual. It makes affects the mental, physical and emotional abilities of a person. When affected by depression an individual tends to have fatigue affecting their ability to carry out their day to day activities, mood swings affecting their association with others and absent mindedness that can lead to accidents.
Depression is considered to be one of the most common diseases in the world today......"

She effortlessly dissected the complexities of depression and suicide, shedding light on the underlying causes and potential solutions.

As Fahad watched Layla from across the room, he couldn't help but be captivated by her exquisite beauty. Her eyes sparkled with intelligence and kindness, drawing him in like a moth to a flame.

Fahad found himself hanging onto her every word, completely engrossed in her expertise.
Throughout the conference , Fahad couldn't help but be drawn to Layla's passion and intelligence. Her ability to articulate complex concepts in a relatable manner left him in awe. He admired her dedication to helping others and the genuine care she exuded.

As the conference came to a close, Fahad left the hall with conflicting thoughts whether to act upon his feelings or to just let it go.

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Days turned into weeks, and Fahad couldn't shake off his feelings for Layla. Throughout those weeks his mind was either thinking about her or remembering her eyes,he was so close to losing it, he knew it,he knew it from that first eye contact that she's the one and what he felt was 'LOVE'.

Lastly he confided in his close friend, Ahmad , seeking advice on how to approach the situation. "Ahmad , there's something about Dr.Layla. I can't help but fall in love with her, despite knowing she got her own situation,regardless that she's a mother to two kids and a widow" Fahad confessed.