Dominic, a high-achieving college student, was in the process of finalizing his graduation forms.

 His meticulous nature meant he had all the necessary details at his fingertips, from knowing which lecturers to approach for signatures to having contact numbers for those who weren’t readily available.

After a single day of efficient form-filling, he found himself facing an unexpectedly long line outside the computer science offices.

As he joined the queue, he overheard Clay, a fellow student, making an inappropriate comment about someone’s appearance.

CLAY: The ass-to-the-body ratio is remarkable. 

Another Student: Haha! Weird that's all you saw.

CLAY: No, bro. I saw it all... 

The atmosphere changed as those around him responded with lewd remarks and nervous laughter.

Dominic, oblivious to the topic at hand, couldn’t help but overhear the discussion about a certain “perfect ass.”

CLAY: If you hadn’t said it, I would have. That’s what a perfect ass looks like bro.

It was clear that the young men in the group were objectifying someone.

A moment later, a young woman, Charlotte, emerged from Mr. Michael’s office. 

Dominic could tell she was prepared for unwarranted attention.

The onlookers stared at her with unsettling lust, and it was evident she felt uncomfortable. However, she held her head up and continued past the crowd.

The attention she was getting, although unconventional, made the other girl on the line feel worthless.

Although Dominic had heard the disgraceful comments, he resisted the temptation to look. He knew it was wrong to think like those around him, but he couldn’t help acknowledging that Charlotte had a physique that could only be described as perfect.

However, her simple pink blouse, black pants, and sandals didn’t seem to match the profile of someone who would seek to draw such attention. 

She is way too young, although with a woman’s body, he thought.

Setting aside the purpose of his visit, Dominic decided to follow Charlotte and introduce himself.

He expressed his disapproval of the disrespectful behavior exhibited by the other students. 

Although he didn’t explicitly state it, Charlotte understood why he was walking alongside her.

As they continued their conversation, Charlotte mentioned that she was new to the college and needed directions to various offices.

 Dominic, always willing to help, not only provided directions but also went the extra mile by making phone calls to absent staff members to ensure Charlotte received the assistance she needed.

Charlotte thanked Dominic sincerely for his kindness as they parted ways, congratulating him on nearing graduation.

 As Dominic thought back on that encounter, he couldn’t help but reflect on the stark contrast between the Charlotte he met that day and the one he eventually proposed to.