Yasmin initially had no intention of going.

But then her best friend, Sophia Rose, called. They had grown up together, attended the same university, and due to some unforeseen circumstances, Sophia had dropped out. Now, she worked as a medical news reporter.

“Yassy, I just got back from out of town. The alumni gathering is tonight—come join us! Let’s catch up.”

Sophia chuckled on the other end of the line, “I heard this alumni event is ...