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Chapter 1
The Phone Call That Chaged Everything
I was lounging on my comfortable couch, binge-watching my favorite
TV show, when my phone rang. I hesitated for a moment, wondering
who could be calling me at this time of day. I wasn’t expecting any calls,
and I had no plans to leave my couch anytime soon. But, curiosity got the
better of me, and I picked up the phone.
“Hello?” I said, trying to sound alert despite my relaxed state.
“Hey, Simon! It’s Jerry,” my friend’s voice boomed through the phone.
I groaned inwardly. Jerry was always up to something adventurous, and
I wasn’t in the mood for it. “What’s up, Jerry?” I asked, trying to sound
enthusiastic.
“I’ve got a ticket to Europe, and I want you to join me!” Jerry
exclaimed. I laughed. “You know I don’t do adventure, Jerry. I’m good
with my couch and TV, thanks.”
But Jerry was persistent. “Come on, Simon! It’ll be fun! You need to
get out of your comfort zone. And who knows, you might just discover a
new passion or something.”
I rolled my eyes. “Jerry, I’m not exactly the adventurous type. I like
my routine, and I’m happy with it.”
But Jerry wouldn’t give up. “Simon, you’re 30 years old, and you’ve
never left the country. Don’t you think it’s time you saw the world?”
I sighed. “Jerry, I appreciate the o昀昀er, but I’m really not interested.”
But Jerry’s words struck a chord. Was I really happy with my mundane
routine? Was I just going through the motions of life without any real
purpose or excitement?
“Jerry, can I call you back?” I asked, stalling for time.
“Sure thing, Simon. But don’t take too long, I need to know soon so I
can book your ticket.”
I hung up the phone and stared at my TV, but my mind was elsewhere.
Was I really ready to leave my comfort zone and embark on an adventure?
As I sat there, I realized that Jerry’s phone call had sparked something
inside me. A small 昀氀ame of curiosity had ignited, and I couldn’t ignore it.
I picked up my phone and dialed Jerry’s number.
“Hey, Jerry. I’m in. When do we leave?”
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