My neighbors are always quick to compare homes, gardens, and cars, so when a friend parked their flashy new car in front of my house, it immediately caught attention. When asked about it, I jokingly claimed it was mine. Their shocked congratulations soon turned into a week of curious glances and whispered envy.
When my friend finally picked up the car, the neighbors rushed over, baffled by its sudden disappearance. They confessed they’d been telling everyone about my “amazing new car.” I just smiled and gave a vague answer, realizing how my harmless joke had spiraled into a neighborhood mystery. From then on, I promised myself never to tease them about cars again.
