The BeginningArjun Patel had always been a quiet, unassuming guy. Growing up in Mumbai, he’d learned early on that keeping his head down and doing what was expected of him was the easiest way to navigate life. When he received a scholarship to study at a prestigious university in the United States, he saw it as an opportunity to broaden his horizons and perhaps, finally, find his own path.However, when he arrived on campus and met his roommate, Jake Stevens, he quickly realized that his path was going to be heavily influenced by the towering, confident presence of this all-American jock.Jake was everything Arjun was not. He was loud, assertive, and carried himself with a natural authority that drew people to him. At first, Arjun was intimidated by Jake. He couldn’t understand why fate had paired them together. Jake was the star quarterback of the university’s football team, and his room was filled with trophies, posters of NFL legends, and an aura of dominance that seemed to pervade every corner.From the moment they met, Jake had made it clear who was in charge. “Listen, man,” he said, clapping Arjun on the back with a force that nearly knocked him over. “I run a tight ship here. Just follow my lead, and we’ll get along fine.”Arjun nodded meekly, not daring to
