It was a calm afternoon at home when Monkey Lyly lounged comfortably on her favorite cushion, enjoying a peaceful snack of bananas. Everything was quiet—until an unexpected guest arrived. Without warning, a friendly neighborhood dog trotted through the open gate, wagging his tail eagerly and sniffing curiously around the yard. Lyly, completely unaware, turned around and froze in astonishment.
Her eyes widened, her banana nearly slipped from her hand. A dog? In my house? she seemed to think. For a moment, she stood perfectly still, unsure whether to flee, greet, or scream. The dog, however, simply wagged his tail and gave a cheerful bark, as if saying, “Hello! Can we be friends?”
Lyly let out a startled squeak and jumped onto the nearest chair, clinging to the edge like a surprised little queen defending her throne. She peeked cautiously from above, watching the dog sniff around her toys and food bowl. Her face was priceless—part shock, part curiosity.
But after a few moments, Lyly’s fear melted into fascination. She tilted her head, studying the dog’s gentle movements. Slowly, she climbed down and took a brave step forward. The dog sat down calmly, gazing at her with warm, friendly eyes. Lyly blinked, then tapped the floor with her tiny hand as if to test his intentions.
To everyone’s surprise, Lyly approached him and offered a banana slice. The dog sniffed it politely before licking her hand. Lyly gasped but did not pull away. Instead, she giggled—an unexpected bond had formed.
Within minutes, the two were playing together. Lyly chased him with playful hops, and the dog wagged his tail happily, following her every move. What began as a shocking encounter turned into an adorable friendship.
When Mom returned and found them side by side, Lyly proudly patted the dog, as if introducing a new companion. That day, she learned that sometimes surprises can bring the sweetest friendships.
From fear to laughter, Monkey Lyly’s reaction showed one simple truth—friendship often begins with a brave little step.
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