Lala had promised. Just that morning, she nodded seriously while Mom explained the rules: no snacks before dinner. Lala even raised her tiny hand like a grown-up, sealing the agreement with a confident smile. For a while, she behaved perfectly, playing quietly and pretending she wasn’t thinking about food at all. But promises are hard to keep when your tummy starts whispering… then loudly complaining.
As the afternoon grew long, the house filled with tempting smells. The snack cupboard seemed to call Lala’s name. She glanced around carefully—Mom was busy, and the room was quiet. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity and just a little bit of mischief. “Just one,” Lala whispered to herself, convincing her heart it wasn’t really breaking the rule.
Tiptoeing toward the cupboard, Lala moved as quietly as a kitten. She opened the door slowly, holding her breath as it creaked. Inside were her favorite treats, neatly stacked and impossible to resist. With a quick grab, she took a small packet and hurried away, giggling softly as if sharing a secret with the walls.
Lala hid behind the table, carefully opening the snack. Each crunchy bite made her smile wider, and for a moment, all was right in her world. But secrets have a funny way of leaving clues. Crumbs stuck to her fingers, and a tiny crunch echoed a bit too loudly. When Mom finally turned around, she didn’t need to say a word. Lala’s guilty eyes and puffed cheeks told the whole story.
Instead of scolding, Mom knelt down and gently reminded Lala about the agreement. Lala’s smile faded as she realized she had broken her promise. She lowered her head, feeling both full and sorry at the same time. In a soft voice, she apologized and promised to do better.
That evening, Lala helped clean up and waited patiently for dinner. The snacks were gone, but she learned something sweeter than treats—that keeping a promise feels even better than sneaking one. And next time, when her tummy starts whispering, Lala knows it’s better to speak honestly than snack secretly. 🍪💛
