It was a bright and cheerful afternoon, and little Lala was full of energy, bouncing around with her usual playful spirit. Dressed in her favorite outfit and holding her colorful toy ball, she had only one thing on her mind—playing with her best friend, Lu. She ran eagerly toward him, her eyes sparkling with excitement, expecting a warm greeting and a fun time together.
But to her surprise, Lu didn’t react the way he usually did. Instead of jumping up with a happy squeal or running toward her, he turned away and sat quietly under a tree. Lala stopped in her tracks, her smile slowly fading. She tilted her head in confusion and took a few cautious steps closer.
“Lu? Don’t you want to play?” she seemed to ask with her expressive eyes.
But Lu didn’t respond. He was either upset, tired, or simply in a mood she didn’t understand. Lala stood there for a moment, uncertain about what to do. Her excitement turned into disappointment. She slowly lowered her toy and sat down on a nearby rock, watching her friend silently.
Her little heart was filled with questions. “Did I do something wrong?” “Why won’t Lu talk to me?” She felt a mixture of sadness and confusion. It wasn’t just about the game—it was about missing the connection, the fun, the laughter they usually shared.
Thuy, who had been watching from a distance, gently came over and wrapped her arm around Lala. She whispered comforting words and gave her a soft hug. Lala leaned in, seeking comfort, but her eyes still glanced over at Lu with quiet hope.
Sometimes friends just have off days, and it’s hard for little ones like Lala to understand. But one thing was certain—her caring heart would forgive easily, and she’d be ready to smile again the moment Lu was ready to play.
Until then, Lala waited, hoping tomorrow would bring back their happy moments again.
