4th Feb 2025
Lina was a cheerful girl who loved to play with her friends. One sunny morning, her mother said, "Lina, don't go into the forest alone! It's easy to get lost!" Lina nodded and promised to listen. Her friends, Tim and Sara, said, "Come on, Lina! Let's explore the forest!" But Lina replied, "No, I must stay safe!"
The forest was dark and leafy, with tall trees and winding paths. Her friends decided to go in without her. "We'll be fine!" Tim shouted back. Lena stood at the edge, watching them giggle and disappear among the trees. Inside, her heart raced with worry.
As the sun moved high in the sky, Lina felt uneasy. She heard whispers of the wind and the rustling leaves. "I wonder if they're okay?" she thought. Lina remembered her mother’s words. She decided to look for the grown-ups nearby. “They will know how to help,” she said to herself.
Soon, she found a group of adults. "My friends went into the forest! They didn’t listen!" Lina exclaimed. The adults gathered around her, looking serious. "We must go find them!" one man said. Lina felt a small spark of bravery. Her heart raced but she stayed calm.
The grown-ups followed Lina as she guided them to the forest. "This way!" she pointed. They walked carefully, listening for any sounds. Lina's heart thumped, but she remembered to stay hopeful. "We can do this together!" she encouraged everyone.
They reached the deeper parts of the forest. “Help!” echoed Tim and Sara's voices. Lina’s eyes lit up. "That’s them! They’re nearby!" she shouted. The grown-ups quickly moved in the direction of the voices, led by Lina’s clear sense of direction.
They found Tim and Sara, stuck behind a thicket of bushes. They looked scared and lost, but when they saw Lina, their faces brightened. "Lina! You came for us!" Sara cried. "I was worried! I knew you would get lost!" Lina said, smiling despite her worries.
Lina helped the grown-ups clear the bushes. “Thank you, Lina! We should have listened to you!" Tim said, feeling sorry. Lina smiled at her friends. She felt proud and relieved. "I’m just glad you’re safe!" she replied. Everyone gathered around them, cheering Lina on.
After they returned home, Lina’s parents hugged her tightly. "You were so brave and wise, Lina!" her mother praised. From that day on, everyone admired Lina, not just for following rules but for being a true friend who cared. Her respect for her parents' advice became a sweet lesson for all.
As they sat together, Lina's heart felt warm. She knew that sometimes listening wasn’t just about obeying; it was also about protecting those we loved. "I’ll always remember these moments!" Lina said, sparkling with happiness and wisdom.