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Kevin and the Gilded Cage

Kevin was tired. His day had been long and full of meetings. As he walked down the street, he saw a hotel sign. It looked nice and quiet, just what he needed.

Kevin finds a hotel after a long day, looking for a quiet place to rest.

Inside, the hotel was very fancy. Chandeliers sparkled and the floors were shiny. It was almost too much, but Kevin was so tired.

Kevin enters a fancy hotel with shining chandeliers and floors.

A friendly worker greeted Kevin and gave him a key. His room was on the third floor. Kevin took the elevator up and opened the door to his room.

Kevin gets a room key from a friendly worker and heads to his room.

The room was beautiful. It had a big, soft bed and a view of the city. Kevin sighed with relief and sat down on the bed.

Kevin's room is beautiful with a big bed and city view.

Just as Kevin was about to fall asleep, there was a knock on the door. A young man brought him room service, even though Kevin didn't order anything.

A young man delivers unexpected room service to Kevin.

Kevin was confused, but the young man smiled and said it was a treat from the hotel. Kevin thanked him and closed the door.

Kevin accepts room service as a treat from the hotel.

He looked at the food. It was fancy and decorated, but Kevin just wanted simple food. He felt out of place in such a grand setting.

Kevin finds the food too fancy and feels out of place.

The next morning, Kevin went downstairs to check out. He saw many pretty boys enjoying the hotel's luxuries. They seemed very comfortable, unlike Kevin.

Kevin sees pretty boys enjoying luxuries as he checks out.

As Kevin walked out, the friendly worker asked if he enjoyed his stay. Kevin thought about the extravagant lifestyle and how he felt trapped by it.

Kevin is asked about his stay as he leaves, feeling trapped by luxury.

He realized that sometimes, simple is better. Kevin smiled and said the hotel was very nice, but it was not for him. He preferred a quieter, simpler place.

Kevin prefers a simpler place despite the hotel's niceness.

Back on the street, Kevin felt free. He learned that it was important to be in a place that felt right to him, not just a place that looked good.

Kevin feels free and learns the importance of being in a place that feels right.

As he walked away, Kevin knew he made the right choice. Responsibility means choosing what is best for you, even if it is not the most beautiful option.

Kevin knows he made the right choice, choosing what is best for him.

Reflection Questions

  • Kevin was offered room service he didn't order. What would you do in his place and why?
  • Kevin felt trapped by the hotel's extravagance. Would you choose to stay in a fancy place or a simpler one? Explain.
  • Kevin saw the pretty boys enjoying the luxury. How do you decide what is truly important when making choices?

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