There lived a teenager named Lucas who was infamous for being the laziest person around. He had a knack for procrastination, putting off every task and responsibility. Whether it was doing his laundry, studying for school, or even finding a job, Lucas always convinced himself he could do it later—though “later” never seemed to come.
His mother, a hardworking woman, had tried everything to get him motivated. “Lucas, you need to take responsibility,” she would say, frustration evident in her voice. But Lucas shrugged it off. He loved relying on her to do everything, from cooking to cleaning. It was comfortable, and he had no plans to change.
One day, after yet another argument, his mother reached her breaking point. “Enough is enough!” she exclaimed, her eyes blazing. “You need to find a job and start taking care of yourself. I can’t do this for you anymore.”
With that, she kicked him out of the house, leaving him standing on the front porch, stunned.
For the first time, Lucas faced the real world. With no home and no support, he knew he had to find work. He bounced from job to job—from cleaner to gardener, grocery store clerk, and he even did a short stint at a local fast-food joint. But each time, his laziness caught up with him.
He’d show up late, forget his tasks, or daydream instead of working. Eventually, each boss let him go, shaking their heads in disappointment.
Desperate, Lucas tried to go back home, but his mother wouldn’t have it. “You need to learn to stand on your own two feet,” she told him firmly. Alone and frustrated, he wandered the town looking for any opportunity, but no one wanted to hire someone with a reputation like his.
With no job and no place to go, Lucas found himself on the streets. To survive, he made the worst decision of his life—he started stealing from others. Too lazy to cover his tracks, it wasn’t long before he was caught, arrested, and taken to jail.
Behind bars, life was no picnic either. Lucas was forced to do chores, clean up after others, and follow strict rules. It was a far cry from the easy life he had taken for granted. As he scrubbed floors and washed dishes, he had a lot of time to think back on his life.
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