The surprising question
One evening, while my dad and I were casually discussing finances, he unexpectedly asked, “Is your allowance sufficient?” His sincere tone caught me off guard, as I had no recollection of ever receiving an allowance. A wave of confusion and curiosity swept over me, as though I had uncovered a hidden family secret. Had he been giving money to someone else all along?
The Surprising Question
A Search Starts
The next morning, I frantically searched my room for any clues about the mysterious allowance. I sifted through old birthday cards, dug beneath piles of books, and even felt around the edges of the walls, hoping to find a hidden compartment. But it was all in vain—nothing indicated the existence of an allowance. Frustration set in as I realized I would need to search even deeper to solve this mystery.
A Search Starts
