One sunny afternoon, the house was quiet, and Lala was feeling a little mischievous. She had spotted a colorful jar of candies that Thuy had carefully placed on the top kitchen shelf — a spot that Lala knew she wasn’t allowed to reach. But the temptation was too strong. The sweet smell and shiny wrappers seemed to call her name. With curious eyes and tiny feet, Lala decided to go on a secret candy adventure!
Carefully, she tiptoed into the kitchen, checking to make sure Thuy wasn’t nearby. With the help of a small stool and a bit of stretching, Lala managed to grab the candy jar. Her heart was pounding with excitement and a little bit of fear. She ran into a corner behind the curtain and started unwrapping the first candy. The taste was everything she had imagined — sweet, sticky, and delightful!
But her moment of joy didn’t last long. Just as she popped the second candy into her mouth, she heard footsteps. Thuy had returned from folding laundry and noticed the candy jar missing. She called out, “Lala? Where are you?”
Lala tried to stay silent, but a small giggle gave her away. Thuy gently pulled back the curtain and found Lala with candy all over her hands and a guilty look on her face. Thuy couldn’t help but smile a little, but she knew it was important to teach Lala about rules and moderation.
Thuy sat Lala down, wiped her sticky hands, and explained why eating too much candy isn’t good for her health. Lala listened quietly, nodding and looking sorry. But when Thuy offered her a sweet fruit snack instead and said they could share one candy together after dinner, Lala’s face lit up.
From that day on, Lala learned that honesty and patience are better than sneaking around — and that snacks taste even sweeter when shared with love.
