Rosie learns a lesson

Rosie and Charmi were neighbours and close friends in School.

Rosie came from a middle class family while Charmi had a luxurious house.

Both of them walked home together from school.

One day when Rosie was walking by, she met Tom.

Tom said, “Hello Rosie.”

“Hi Tom”

Tom asked, “Do you stay nearby?”

“Yes I do. There is my house.” Rosie pointed to her house.

Being at a distance, Tom misunderstood Charmi’s house as belonging to Rosie.

He said, “Wow. You have a beautiful house there. I didn't know you were so rich. I will come to play at your house some day. “
Instead of correcting Tom, Rosie said, “Sure”

From that day on, Rosie found it easy and comforting to lie.

She lied to her parents about school grades, lied to her friends about the places she visited.

She thought, “Lies are easy”

One day as Rosie and Charmi were leaving from School, Tom said, “Hey Rosie, can I come to your house to play today?”

Rosie lied, “No Tom. We are going out today. You can come at some other time.”

Charmi replied, “Tom, why don’t you come to my house to play today.”

Tom said, “Sure. I will join you right away.”

Rosie didn't know what to say and went silent all the way.

As they reached near the house gate, Charmi said, “Here is my house Tom. Common in.”

Tom said,” This is Rosie’s house.”

“No it is not. This is my house.” Charmi said and pointed to Rosie’s house beside. “That is Rosie’s house.”

Tom looked at Rosie and said,” Rosie you lied to me.”

Rosie felt guilty. Tom and Charmi went to play while Rosie walked to her house.

“We were waiting for you Rosie.” It was Rosie’s mother.

“I called your teacher today. You lied to us about your grades?”



Rosie was punished for her lie and from that day on, Rosie decided never to lie.

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