The morning began with soft light filtering through the trees, but little Baby Nori’s heart felt heavy. She toddled toward her big sister Liza with hopeful eyes, tiny arms already stretching out for a warm hug. Nori had waited all night to see Liza again, dreaming of the way her sister used to wrap her close and hum gentle sounds that made the world feel safe. But today was different. Liza turned away.
Nori froze for a moment, confused. She took another step, then another, her small feet shuffling across the ground. “Hug me,” her eyes seemed to beg. But Liza stayed distant, busy and distracted, not noticing the hurt growing in her baby sister’s face. The rejection stung. Nori’s lips trembled, and a tiny cry slipped out before she could stop it.
Her sadness quickly turned into frustration. Why wouldn’t Liza hug her? Had she done something wrong? Nori’s little hands curled into fists as tears rolled down her cheeks. She stomped her feet in protest, her cries echoing through the quiet morning. Every sob carried the same message: I need you. Please don’t ignore me.
Liza finally glanced back and saw Nori sitting alone, shoulders shaking, eyes red with tears. The sight hit her heart hard. She hadn’t meant to hurt her baby sister—she just hadn’t noticed how much Nori needed her. Liza paused, guilt washing over her. Slowly, she turned around and walked back.
Nori looked up, still crying, but hope flickered in her eyes. Liza knelt down and opened her arms wide. In an instant, Nori rushed forward and buried her face into her sister’s chest. The crying softened into quiet sniffles as Liza held her close, rocking gently from side to side.
“Shhh… I’m here,” Liza seemed to say with every movement.
Nori’s anger melted away. Her tiny hands clutched Liza’s fur, afraid to let go again. In that hug, the world felt safe once more. The broken heart slowly mended, piece by piece, with every gentle squeeze.
This moment reminds us how powerful a simple hug can be. For Baby Nori, it wasn’t just comfort—it was love, reassurance, and the promise that she would never be alone.
