Four Circles
My childhood friend, whom I hadn’t contacted for years, kept calling nonstop during an important meeting.
After the meeting, he spoke in a sharp tone.
“Do you think you’re too big for your britches? I’m getting engaged and you’re not even coming back to help out. Do I have to invite you?”
I was representing my country at an international scientific forum, so I could only decline politely.
Unexpectedly, he turned all haughty.
“Fine then. If you’re not coming back, then just send me a gift with four circles and I’ll let it slide.
Four circles? Thinking he meant ten thousand with four zeroes, I immediately agreed.
“Don’t worry, I’ll give you ten thousand dollars as a wedding gift.”
“Ten
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