Let's Help Each Other

Aliah sat in her classroom, excited for lunch break because she had brought her favorite bento. As the bell rang, she noticed Tom sitting quietly, without his lunch. She remembered last week when Tom couldn't afford lunch. Aliah thought, "I should offer Tom some of my bento." But she hesitated because she wasn't sure how to ask.

Aliah decided to ask Tom during the break. She approached him slowly, but just as she was about to speak, other kids surrounded her, excited about a new game. Aliah lost her chance to talk to Tom. She felt disheartened and wondered if she should try again. "Maybe he doesn't want my help," she thought.

The next day, Aliah saw Tom again, still without lunch. She tried to talk to him, but their teacher announced an unexpected test. The classroom fell silent, and Aliah couldn't focus, worried about Tom. She thought about writing a note, but feared it might embarrass him. "Why is this so hard?" she wondered.

Aliah felt like giving up. She sat on a bench outside, watching the other kids play. "Maybe Tom doesn't need my help," she sighed. But deep down, she knew she wanted to make a difference. She remembered her mom saying, "Helping others is the greatest gift."

During the next break, Aliah mustered up the courage to approach Tom. "Tom, would you like to share my bento with me?" she asked, her voice trembling a bit. Tom looked surprised but relieved. "I would love that," he replied. Aliah felt a warmth inside, knowing she found a way to help.

Aliah and Tom shared lunch together, and soon others joined them. They laughed and talked about their favorite foods. Aliah realized that sharing her bento not only helped Tom but also brought everyone closer. "Thank you, Aliah," Tom said with a grin. She smiled back, feeling proud and happy.