Lala Sadly and Regretfully Said Goodbye to the Kids to Go Home with CEO Kien

It was a bright and cheerful afternoon, and the backyard was filled with laughter. The children ran around, playing tag, chasing bubbles, and giggling uncontrollably as baby Lu tried to copy everything the older kids did. In the middle of it all was Lala — their sweet, gentle companion who had become more than just a playmate. She was like a big sister, a protector, and the heart of every game. Her golden fur shimmered in the sun, and her wide, expressive eyes sparkled with joy as she chased after the children, barking playfully.

For the past few weeks, Lala had stayed with the family while CEO Kien was away on a long business trip. The bond that formed between her and the children had grown into something beautiful and deep. Every morning, the kids would rush to greet her with hugs and treats, and every night, she would curl up beside them during storytime. They shared everything — snacks, secrets, and sunshine.

But today, things felt different.

Even the wind seemed to whisper a farewell.

CEO Kien had returned early that morning, and now he stood by the gate, suitcase in hand, watching the joyful chaos unfold one last time before Lala had to leave with him.

He gently called out, “Lala, come on girl. It’s time to go home.”

Lala froze in the middle of the yard, her tail slowly dropping. Her ears twitched as she turned to look at him, then turned back to the children. Her heart was torn in two. She loved CEO Kien deeply — he was the one who had rescued her, raised her, and treated her like family. But these children, with their laughter and their innocent love, had given her something she hadn’t expected: the feeling of being needed every single moment.

The kids had overheard too.

Bon, the oldest boy, dropped the stick he had been pretending was a magic wand. “Lala’s leaving?” he asked, his voice trembling.

Ni, his younger sister, ran to Lala and hugged her tightly. “No! Lala can’t go. She belongs here with us!”

Tears welled up in little Lu’s eyes, and he ran to hide behind the tree, refusing to believe it was real.

Lala walked slowly to each child, as if giving them personal goodbyes. She licked Bon’s hand, gently nuzzled Ni’s shoulder, and sat beside the tree until Lu finally came out. When he did, she let him wrap his arms around her neck, his tears wetting her fur.

CEO Kien watched it all silently. He had always known Lala was special, but he hadn’t realized just how much she had impacted the children’s lives — and how deeply she herself had become a part of them.

He kneeled down beside the kids. “I know it’s hard,” he said softly. “Lala loves you all very much. She’s not leaving forever. You can visit her anytime.”

“But it’s not the same!” Ni shouted, her cheeks streaked with tears. “She’s part of our family!”

Lala whimpered quietly. She didn’t want to go either. Her paws stayed planted on the ground. She looked from the children to CEO Kien, and back again.

Kien sighed and gave her a soft pat. “Lala… it’s okay if you don’t want to go yet. I can come back for you.”

But Lala didn’t move.

That’s when something changed in the air. The kids, despite their sadness, realized they had to let her go. Bon wiped his eyes and stood tall. “We love you, Lala,” he said, his voice cracking, “and we’re going to miss you every single day. But we know you have to go with Kien. You belong with him too.”

Ni and Lu joined in, giving Lala one final group hug.

With heavy hearts, they helped her walk to the gate. Each step was slower than the last. At the entrance, Lala paused. She turned around and looked at the kids one more time. Her eyes shimmered with sorrow and love. Then, as if promising she’d never forget them, she wagged her tail gently — not out of joy, but out of gratitude.

CEO Kien opened the door of the car, and Lala slowly climbed in, still glancing back.

As the car drove away, the children stood at the gate, waving. Even Lu, who could barely understand why she was leaving, held up a small flower he had picked — his farewell gift for his dearest furry friend.

Inside the car, Lala rested her head on the seat, silent and still. CEO Kien reached over and rubbed her back. “You’re a good girl,” he whispered. “I know it’s hard. We’ll go back and visit them soon, okay?”

Lala gave a soft sigh, her eyes closing, but not in sleep — in reflection. She was going home, yes, but a piece of her heart would always remain with those children, in that garden full of sunshine, games, and laughter.

Back at the house, things felt quiet and still. The children returned to their rooms, holding onto the memories they had shared. Bon drew pictures of their favorite adventures. Ni made a photo album with all the pictures of Lala. And little Lu fell asleep hugging the stuffed dog toy that Lala used to nap beside.

Over the next few days, the backyard was quieter. The games were fewer, the laughter more subdued. But they always talked about Lala — how she would bark when the ice cream truck came, how she would dance in circles when they played music, how she gently nudged them away from danger.

They missed her terribly.

Then, one sunny afternoon a few weeks later, a familiar bark echoed from the front gate.

The children ran out, and there she was — Lala! CEO Kien had brought her back for a visit. The kids screamed with joy, hugging her all at once. It wasn’t goodbye after all. It was just “See you later.”

And though Lala had left with sadness and regret, she now returned with the joy of knowing she had a forever place in their hearts.

From that day forward, CEO Kien made it a tradition: Lala would spend part of her time with him, and part of her time with the children. Because sometimes, love doesn’t mean choosing one family over another — it means finding a way to be there for both.

And Lala, with her big heart, did exactly that.