Poor Lala. Her little heart was full of excitement all morning, waiting for her favorite human, CEO Kien, to finish work and play with her. She waited by the window, ears perked, eyes full of hope, thinking, “Maybe today he’ll have time for me.” But as the sun moved across the sky and the office door stayed shut, Lala’s patience wore thin.
Every little sound made her jump. A pen clicking? She thought it meant playtime. A chair squeaking? She thought he was coming out. But no—CEO Kien was buried in papers, calls, and meetings. And Lala, who had brought her toy duck three times to the door, sat defeated on the floor. Her tail twitched, and she let out a soft huff, ears dropping with disappointment.
She’s not just angry—she’s sad. Her eyes said it all: “Why does work take you away from me?” It was a heartbreaking mix of love and longing. Lala didn’t understand meetings or deadlines. All she knew was that her best friend was just a few feet away but felt miles apart.
When Kien finally walked out to stretch, Lala didn’t run to him like usual. No happy wiggles. No tail wags. She turned her head with a little pout, clearly showing her feelings. It took a moment for Kien to realize how much she missed him—and how deeply it affected her when he wasn’t present.
Realizing this, CEO Kien gently knelt beside her and whispered, “I’m sorry, Lala. I miss you too.” He gave her a gentle scratch behind the ears, and slowly, she leaned into him, her anger melting into affection.
It was a tender reminder: no matter how busy life gets, a little time, love, and attention can heal even the saddest heart. Especially Lala’s.
