Ready to Help

    By AlsonAI

    Ready to Help — By AlsonAI

    On a sunny day Kenza, her brother Idrees, and their parents head to the park for an evening of play. Kenza shows kindness when she helps a shy girl find the courage to race down the slide and share in the fun. Idrees joins in the laughter as everyone takes turns zooming and swinging among the tall trees. Later Kenza tries a sneaky hiding trick behind a tree, and her worried parents remind her of the importance of staying in sight. With a heartfelt apology and a promise to listen, Kenza looks forward to one last game of hide and seek at home.

    The sky was bright blue. It had fluffy white clouds. The sun was warm and shiny. Kenza, Idrees, Momma, and Baba walked to a big pretty park.

    The path curled like a gray ribbon. Idrees held Baba’s hand tight. Kenza skipped on the sidewalk. "Don’t go too far," Momma said. "I need to see you." "Okay, Momma!" Kenza smiled.

    Kenza saw a funny little rock. She picked it up. She said, "Bismillah," and tossed it into the grass. "Why?" Baba asked. "So nobody trips!" Kenza said proudly.

    Soon they reached the playground. The trees were tall and green. The playground looked like a tiny castle. The swings swayed in the wind.

    Kenza ran up to the big slide. Idrees ran after her. Kenza saw a little girl sitting still. "Are you waiting for someone?" Kenza asked.

    "No," the girl whispered. "I am scared." Kenza gave her a kind smile. She knew how that felt.

    Kenza whispered, "I was scared too. But then I went WHOOSH down the slide! It was super fun!"

    The girl closed her eyes tightly. She slid down fast. "WEEE!" Kenza gave two thumbs up. The girl giggled and smiled back. Kenza saw Idrees climb up. "You ready, Idrees?" she asked.

    Idrees hung on like a monkey. He pushed onto the slide. "WEEEE!" he laughed. Soon it was time to go home. "Let’s go!" Baba called.

    Idrees grinned and ZOOMED away. "Oh no!" laughed Baba. Momma hurried to stop Idrees. He turned fast to the left. "Gotcha!" Baba said. He scooped Idrees up high.

    Momma looked around. The swings were empty. "Kenza?" No answer. Baba shouted, "Kenza!" No answer. Then they heard a stick break! Kenza jumped behind a tree. "BOO!" she shouted.

    Momma looked worried. "Kenza," she said softly. "You must stay where I can see you." "I wanted to surprise you," Kenza said.

    Momma knelt beside Kenza. "Insha-Allah, we can play hiding games at home," she said. "But outside it feels scary. We need to see you."

    Kenza saw Momma’s worried face. She felt sad. "I am sorry, Momma," she said. "I will not do it again." Kenza held Momma’s hand going home.

    The sky turned pink and orange. "You silly billy!" Baba laughed. "Let’s play hide and seek at home!" Kenza smiled. She squeezed Momma's hand tight. She could not wait.