The Green-Eyed Monster: Lan Huong's Envy
Lan Huong had never been so envious of anyone in her life. As the only child in her family, she had always been the center of attention and received all the love and care from her parents. But when her little sister was born, everything changed. All the attention and affection that used to be showered on Lan Huong were now directed towards her baby sister. At first, Lan Huong tried to be happy for her sister and embrace the new addition to the family. However, as time went on, she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy every time her parents doted on her sister. It seemed like her sister had become the golden child, and Lan Huong couldn't help but compare herself to her. She watched as her parents spent hours playing with her sister, buying her new toys, and taking her on special outings. Lan Huong couldn't help but feel left out and neglected. She longed for the attention and love that she used to receive, but it seemed like her parents had forgotten about her. As the days turned into weeks and the weeks turned into months, Lan Huong's envy grew stronger. She started to resent her sister and even found herself wishing that she didn't exist. It was a dark and lonely place to be, consumed by jealousy and bitterness. One day, Lan Huong's parents noticed her change in behavior and sat her down for a heart-to-heart conversation. They explained to her that their love for her hadn't diminished, but that they had to divide their attention between two children now. They reassured her that she was still their precious daughter and that they loved her just as much as before. Slowly, Lan Huong began to understand and accept her parents' explanation. She realized that her sister wasn't to blame for the change in their family dynamics. Instead of harboring resentment, she decided to embrace her role as a big sister and shower her sister with love and care. Over time, Lan Huong's envy transformed into a deep bond with her sister. She became her biggest supporter and cheerleader, always there to lend a helping hand or offer words of encouragement. Lan Huong learned that love isn't a finite resource and that there's enough to go around for everyone. In the end, Lan Huong's envy taught her a valuable lesson about love, acceptance, and the importance of family. She realized that envy only breeds negativity and unhappiness, and that true happiness comes from embracing and celebrating the success and happiness of others. So, Lan Huong let go of her envy and embraced her sister with open arms. And in doing so, she found a newfound sense of joy and fulfillment in being a big sister.