It was a peaceful afternoon when the sky suddenly darkened, and heavy rain began to pour down. Lala, the sweet little monkey, was playing under the trees, but as the first roll of thunder echoed through the air, she froze in fear. Her tiny body trembled, and her big eyes widened with worry.
The rain drummed louder and louder on the leaves, and every flash of lightning made Lala jump. She didn’t like the loud sounds or the flashes of light that turned the sky white. She scurried to the nearest tree, clutching a branch tightly, her little heart racing.
Thuy, who loved and cared for Lala, saw her frightened face and ran over quickly. “It’s okay, Lala,” Thuy said gently, her voice calm and soothing. She scooped Lala up in her arms and hugged her close. Lala buried her face in Thuy’s shoulder, her worries easing just a little.
Thuy carried Lala to the small shelter where they could watch the rain safely. She wrapped Lala in a soft blanket and whispered comforting words. Lala peeked out from the blanket, watching the rain through the doorway. The thunder still made her flinch, but she felt safer in Thuy’s arms.
To distract Lala, Thuy started to sing softly, and soon Lala’s worried frown began to melt away. She still didn’t like the thunder, but with Thuy there, she felt braver. They watched the rain together, and Thuy told her stories about how the rain helps the flowers grow and how it’s only scary because it’s so loud.
By the time the rain stopped and the sun peeked out again, Lala was feeling much calmer. She knew she could always count on Thuy’s comforting hug when the thunder roared.
