It was a calm afternoon when curious little Lala decided to explore the old, abandoned farm near the edge of the village. The wooden gate creaked as she pushed it open, revealing overgrown grass, broken fences, and scattered tools left untouched for years. She had heard stories about the place, and her adventurous heart couldn’t resist seeing it for herself.
At first, Lala was thrilled. She hopped around the garden beds, touched rusted watering cans, and even giggled at a scarecrow with a crooked hat. But as she wandered deeper, the paths became narrower, and the familiar sights faded. Trees blocked her view, and every direction looked the same.
Suddenly, Lala stopped. Her ears twitched. The birds were silent, and there was no sign of the gate anymore. Her excitement quickly turned into worry. “Thuy? CEO Kien?” she called out in a shaky voice. There was no answer.
Lala’s heart began to race. She tried retracing her steps, but the tall grass and thorny vines confused her. Tears welled up in her eyes as fear crept in. “I shouldn’t have come alone…” she whispered, holding her little arms tightly around herself.
Just as she was about to sit and cry, she heard a familiar whistle—Thuy’s whistle! Lala’s ears perked up, and she called back with all her strength. Within minutes, Thuy appeared, breathless and worried, followed by CEO Kien.
They scooped Lala into their arms. “You scared us so much!” Thuy said, hugging her tightly.
“I was scared too,” Lala sniffled. “I won’t wander off alone again.”
As they walked home together, Lala held Thuy’s hand tightly, realizing that adventure is fun—but only when you stay safe and never go too far from those who love you.
