Lala could hardly believe her eyes when Lu walked through the door of their little garden home. Her mouth dropped open and she blinked in surprise—was this really her best friend Lu? Gone was the dusty, scruffy fur and the sleepy eyes. In her place stood a glowing, shiny, absolutely fabulous Lu with a soft sparkle in her step and a ribbon tied gently behind her ear.
“Lu?!” Lala gasped, running over to her. “What happened to you? You look… like a princess!”
Lu giggled and spun around proudly, letting her fluffy tail twirl like a ballerina’s tutu. “I went to the spa today!” she announced with a bright grin. “A full beauty treatment—bubble bath, brushing, paw massage, the works!”
Lala’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “Tell me everything! Was it fun? Did it tickle? Did they really put cucumbers on your eyes like in the cartoons?”
“Oh yes,” Lu said, flopping onto the cozy mat beside Lala. “The bath was warm and full of sweet-smelling bubbles. They brushed every bit of my fur until it gleamed. And yes, cucumbers and all! I didn’t want it to end!”
Lala leaned in close and gave Lu a big, playful hug. “You smell like flowers and cookies,” she giggled. “I want to go too!”
Lu’s eyes lit up. “You have to! It was the most relaxing, magical thing ever. You come with me next time and we’ll have a spa day together.”
Lala nodded eagerly, her mind already filling with pictures of bubble baths, little pink towels, and sparkly fur. “Deal! But for now,” she said, tugging Lu toward the mirror, “let’s take selfies of your new look!”
As the two giggled and posed, it was clear that Lu’s transformation had brought more than beauty—it had brought joy, laughter, and one unforgettable surprise for Lala.
