It was a quiet afternoon, and Lala was curled up on the sofa with her favorite blanket. She had been feeling a little weak after running around too much the day before. Though she didn’t say anything, her eyes looked tired, and she wasn’t as energetic as usual.
Suddenly, her new phone lit up with a cheerful ringtone. Startled, Lala picked it up and saw Mom’s name on the screen. “Mom is calling me?” she whispered in surprise. Quickly, she answered, “Hello, Mom?”
On the other end came Mom’s warm voice. “Hello, my little one! How are you feeling today? I’ve been thinking about you.”
Lala blinked in amazement. She hadn’t expected Mom to call just to check on her. “I’m okay, Mom… just a little tired,” she admitted softly.
Mom’s voice grew gentle and caring. “I know you’ve been playing a lot. Make sure to rest, drink warm water, and don’t forget to eat your fruit, okay?”
Hearing those words made Lala’s heart feel warm. She smiled for the first time that day. “Thank you, Mom. I’ll listen. I miss you.”
“I miss you too,” Mom replied. “Even if I’m not there, I’m always thinking of you. Your health is the most important thing to me.”
After the call ended, Lala sat quietly, hugging her blanket. She felt comforted, knowing that Mom’s love reached her no matter the distance. The simple surprise of a phone call had brightened her entire day.
From then on, whenever her phone rang with Mom’s name, Lala’s heart would leap with joy—because it reminded her that being cared for is one of the sweetest feelings in the world.
