Ruby in the sun streaming through the window, stretching her little paws as she realized it was her 7th birthday. She felt a sense of excitement as she padded into the living room, hoping to find decorations, treats, or maybe even a surprise party waiting for her.
But as she looked around, the room felt eerily quiet. Her family was still asleep, and there were no signs of celebration. Ruby’s tail wagged slowly as she waited, but the hours ticked by, and the excitement began to fade.
Just as she was about to curl up in her favorite spot, her little human appeared, rubbing sleep from their eyes. “Happy birthday, Ruby!” they exclaimed, and Ruby’s heart leaped with joy. Her human had remembered!