She sighed, her heart heavy, wondering why no one had come. “Why am I all alone on my birthday?” Runi thought, feeling more disappointed with each passing minute. The silence around her only made the loneliness louder.
Still, she waited, hoping for someone to show up, even though her party no longer felt like one.
Her ears drooped as she pawed at the ground. The joy she had felt earlier seemed distant now, replaced by a growing sadness. She had imagined a day full of friends, laughter, and running around—but instead, she was left sitting in the quiet.