Friendship

MAPT/21/B1/49  J.R.A Tharushika

Once upon a time, in a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and a sparkling river, there lived a young woman named Eliza. She was known for her kindness and her enchanting garden, where flowers of every color seemed to bloom just for her.

 One spring morning, Eliza noticed a small, scruffy cat curled up beneath a rose bush in her garden. Its fur was matted, and it looked up at her with hopeful eyes. Eliza gently picked up the cat and took it inside, where she fed it and gave it a warm bath. The cat, who she named Pippin, purred contentedly as it nestled into her lap.

 Days turned into weeks, and Pippin grew healthy and playful. In return for her kindness, the cat seemed to bring a special magic to Eliza's garden. The flowers bloomed even more vibrantly, and the air was filled with a sweet, soothing melody, as if the garden itself were singing in gratitude.

 One evening, as Eliza and Pippin sat together on the garden bench, a mysterious old woman appeared. She carried a small basket filled with glowing seeds. "For the kindness you have shown," the woman said, "plant these seeds, and your garden will flourish forever."

 Eliza planted the seeds as instructed, and soon her garden became the most beautiful in the land, a place where joy and peace seemed to linger in the air. Eliza and Pippin lived happily ever after, their days filled with the beauty of nature and the warmth of friendship.