It was just an ordinary afternoon for Lala. She was lounging in her favorite sunny spot, half-dozing, when Mama called from the porch, “Lala, come here! Someone’s here to see you!”
Lala perked up instantly, her ears twitching. Visitors weren’t unusual, but something in Mama’s voice made her curious. She trotted to the doorway—and froze.
Standing there, smiling warmly, was her sister, whom she hadn’t seen in months. The last time they were together, they had shared snacks, played in the garden, and stayed up late whispering secrets. But since then, life had kept them apart.
For a moment, Lala’s eyes went wide in disbelief. She blinked, as if making sure she wasn’t dreaming. Then, without a second thought, she leapt forward, wrapping her arms tightly around her sister in a hug that spoke louder than words.
Her tail swished with excitement, and happy little squeals escaped before she could stop them. The joy on her face was so pure that even Mama chuckled, “Looks like someone’s happy to see you.”
Her sister laughed and hugged her back, stroking Lala’s hair. “I missed you so much, Lala.”
The two spent the rest of the afternoon catching up. They shared snacks on the porch, played their old favorite games, and even took silly selfies together, laughing until their sides hurt. Lala couldn’t stop smiling—every glance at her sister brought back another warm memory.
As the sun began to set, painting the sky in shades of gold and pink, Lala rested her head on her sister’s shoulder. “Don’t stay away so long next time,” she whispered.
Her sister nodded, promising to visit more often. And in that quiet moment, Lala realized just how much she had missed her.
Sometimes, the heart doesn’t give you a choice—you simply can’t hide the emotions that come when someone you love walks back into your life.
