Sophia is the kind of woman people remember long after they’ve left the room—though she never tries to be.

Back in school, she was quietly the most beautiful girl in the popular group. While others competed for attention, Sophia never needed to. She carried herself with a natural calm, a softness that made people gravitate toward her. One of her friends acted like she was the most desired—louder, more attention-seeking—but deep down, everyone knew Sophia was the one people truly noticed.