The Tale of Selfish Surprises
"Ever wondered why people act selfishly? Let me tell you a story that holds the answer." Once upon a time in the cozy corner of my living room, my younger brother and I were having one of those casual sibling chats. He was looking up to me as he always did. You know how younger siblings tend to idealize you, right? It's probably because they're still evolving, picking up habits, and forming their own views of the world. On this particular day, as we were gossiping about this and that, my phone rang. It was none other than Anna, my childhood buddy and the first friend I ever made. She held a special place in my heart, and I'd drop anything to spend time with her. So, naturally, I answered with enthusiasm, "Hey, Anna!" "Hey, Elina! How are you?" she chimed in. "I'm good, and you?" I replied. "I'm fine too." But before I could say any...