Maya gathered her belongings, her mind already shifting gears from the day's lectures to the excitement of Hazel's wedding preparations. She had a lot to get done before the big day, and her driver's absence meant she had to take matters into her own hands literally. With a sigh, she slung her bag over her shoulder and headed out of the classroom, the warm sunbeams streaming through the windows a gentle farewell as she made her way to her car.

As she walked, her thoughts raced with the mental ...