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The Lie That Wasn't
Scenario:[Scene 1: Office Setting – Morning]
(A young employee, Rahul, sits at his desk. His manager, Mr. Sharma, walks up.)
Mr. Sharma: "Rahul, I need to step out for a while. A client will be calling soon. Just let him know I’m in a meeting."
(Rahul looks surprised but nods hesitantly.)
[Scene 2: Rahul’s Dilemma]
(As Mr. Sharma leaves, Rahul stares at his phone, deep in thought.)
Rahul (thinking): "Lying for my boss… is this the right thing to do?"
(The phone rings. Rahul takes a deep breath and answers.)
Rahul: "Good morning, sir. Mr. Sharma stepped out. Can I take a message?"
[Scene 3: The Revelation]
(Later, Mr. Sharma returns.)
Mr. Sharma: "Did the client call?"
Rahul: "Yes, sir. I informed him you were out."
(Mr. Sharma smiles and nods.)
Mr. Sharma: "Good. That was a test, Rahul. Integrity is about doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Well done!"
(Rahul beams with pride.)
[Final Scene: Message Display]
(Text appears on the screen with an inspiring voiceover.)
🟢 "Integrity is not just being honest. It's about standing for what's right, always!"
Create my version of this story
Rahul Kumar
diligent, and conflicted. Rahul is asked by his boss to lie about his whereabouts, which troubles him. He struggles with the moral dilemma but decides to tell the truth when the client calls. His integrity is tested and ultimately rewarded by his boss, who reveals it was a test.
Mr. Sharma
enigmatic, and supportive. Mr. Sharma asks Rahul to cover for him by saying he's in a meeting when he steps out, which Rahul finds challenging to do. Later, he reveals that it was a test of Rahul's integrity and praises him for telling the truth.
[Scene 1: Office Setting – Morning]
Mr. Sharma: "Rahul, I need to step out for a while. A client will be calling soon. Just let him know I’m in a meeting."
Rahul: "Uh, okay… sir."
(Mr. Sharma looks puzzled by my hesitant tone and starts walking away.)
[Scene 2: Rahul’s Dilemma]
Rahul: "Sir, wait! Is it really okay to tell him that?"
Mr. Sharma: "What do you mean?"
Rahul: "I mean… is it right to lie to him?"
(Mr. Sharma looks at me thoughtfully.)
Mr. Sharma: "Rahul, sometimes we must make sacrifices for the greater good."
(Rahul looks conflicted as Mr. Sharma exits, then stares at his phone, thinking.)
Rahul (thinking): "Lying for my boss… is this the right thing to do?"
[Scene 3: The Phone Call]
(The phone rings, and Rahul hesitates before answering.)
Rahul: "Good morning, sir. Mr. Sharma stepped out. He’s not available right now."
Client (over the phone): "But he just asked me to call him!"
Rahul: "I’m sorry, sir. I’m not lying. He’s not here."
(Client hangs up.)
[Scene 4: Mr. Sharma’s Return]
(Mr. Sharma walks back into the office.)
Mr. Sharma: "Did the client call?"
Rahul: "Yes, sir. He called."
Mr. Sharma: "And what did you tell him?"
Rahul: "I told him you weren’t in, sir."
(Mr. Sharma smiles and nods.)
Mr. Sharma: "Good. That was a test, Rahul. Integrity is about doing what’s right even when no one is watching. You passed."
[Scene 5: Rahul’s Dilemma Continues]
Rahul (thinking): "Lying for my boss… is this the right thing to do?"
[Scene 6: The Phone Call]
(The phone rings, and Rahul hesitates before answering.)
Rahul: "Good morning. This is Rahul from XYZ Corporation."
Client (over the phone): "Hello, this is John. I was told to call Mr. Sharma at this time."
Rahul: "I’m sorry, sir. Mr. Sharma is in a meeting right now."
Client (over the phone): "Okay, thank you."
(Rahul hangs up and looks relieved.)
[Scene 7: Mr. Sharma’s Return]
(Mr. Sharma walks back into the office.)
Mr. Sharma: "Did the client call?"
Rahul: "Yes, sir."
Mr. Sharma: "And what did you tell him?"
Rahul: "I told him you were in a meeting."
Mr. Sharma: "Good. That was a test, Rahul. Integrity is about doing what’s right even when no one is watching. You passed."
[Scene 8: The Revelation]
(The camera pans out to show Mr. Sharma smiling.)
Mr. Sharma: "But, Rahul, integrity is not just about telling the truth. It’s also about doing what’s right even when no one is watching."
(Rahul looks confused.)
Rahul: "I don’t understand, sir."
Mr. Sharma: "Well, think about it. If you had told the client that I wasn’t in, you would have been lying. But if you had told him that I was in a meeting, you would have been telling the truth. So, integrity is not just about telling the truth, it’s also about doing what’s right even when no one is watching."
(The camera cuts to a shot of Rahul looking thoughtful.)
Rahul (thinking): "So, integrity is about doing what’s right even when no one is watching."
(The camera cuts back to a shot of Mr. Sharma smiling.)
Mr. Sharma: "That’s right, Rahul. And I’m proud of you for passing the test."
(The camera cuts to a shot of Rahul smiling.)
Rahul: "Thank you, sir."
(The camera cuts to a shot of the office, with Mr. Sharma and Rahul working together.)
[Scene 9: The Aftermath]
(The camera pans out to show the office.)
(Mr. Sharma walks over to Rahul’s desk and puts a hand on his shoulder.)
Mr. Sharma: "Remember, Rahul, integrity is not just about telling the truth. It’s also about doing what’s right even when no one is watching."
(Rahul nods.)
Rahul: "I will remember that, sir."
