19th Feb 2025
Once upon a time, there was a shepherd boy named Leo. He loved to play tricks on everyone! One sunny day, while he watched over his flock, he shouted, “Help! Wolf! Wolf!” The villagers hurried to the field, but when they arrived, they only found Leo laughing. “Just kidding!” he said, chuckling. The villagers shook their heads, annoyed but amused.
The next day, Leo played the same trick. “Wolf! Wolf! Come quickly!” he cried again. The villagers ran, but once more, there was no wolf. Leo laughed louder. But the next day, when he saw a real wolf sneaking up and attacking his sheep, he screamed, “Help! Please! A wolf!” But no one came. They all thought it was another trick. Leo learned his lesson the hard way that day.
The wolf chased and scattered the sheep, and Leo felt his heart sink. He regretted all his tricks, understanding now why honesty was so important. After the wolf ran off, he gathered the remaining sheep, his mind heavy with worry and guilt.
The following morning, Leo went to the village with his head hung low. He confessed to the villagers, "I'm sorry for tricking you. I promise to never lie again." The villagers saw the sincerity in his eyes and forgave him, but warned him that trust is not easily rebuilt.
From that day on, Leo was a changed boy. He watched over his flock with care and shouted only when he truly needed help. When the villagers heard his call, they knew it was genuine and came to his aid, proving that though trust can be broken, it can also be mended with honesty and patience.
