DONOVAN

As the days went by, I continued to hear about Maya's success at the university. She was excelling in her studies, making friends, and even participating in extracurricular activities. I was so proud of her, and I couldn't wait to see her every day.

But even as I was happy for Maya, I couldn't help but notice the way the other students looked at her. They would stare at her in awe, mesmerized by her beauty and intelligence. Some of them would even try to talk to her, hoping to get her attention.

At first, it bothered me a little. I didn't like the idea of other men trying...