[Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) was a little girl who lived with her grandmother. Her grandmother loved her more than anything in the world. She cooked for her, took care of her, and gave her lots and lots of kisses. But [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) didn’t always say thank you. She didn’t give her grandmother hugs or kisses. She thought [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) would always be there, no matter what.

One morning, [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) came into [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V)’s room. “Good morning, my princess!” she said, giving her a kiss. “Time to wake up for school.” “Ugh, [Grandma](JWT9XB6W)! Leave me alone!” [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) groaned. [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) sighed but still smiled. “I made your favorite breakfast!” At the table, [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) ate pancakes and eggs. But she didn’t say thank you. She didn’t hug [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) or give her a kiss.

When [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) got home from school, [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) had a snack ready—warm muffins and milk. “How was school, my princess?” [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) asked, giving her a hug. “[Grandma](JWT9XB6W), stop hugging me! You’re annoying!” [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) huffed. [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) looked a little sad, but she smiled. “Okay, my love. I made your favorite muffins.” [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) ate them without a word and ran off to play.

The next morning, [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) went to the forest to get wood and fruit, just like she did every day. She always picked the sweetest fruits for [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V). But that day, something terrible happened. A bad man was hiding in the forest. He grabbed [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) and took her to a dark, empty house!

When [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) came home from school, she was hungry. “[Grandma](JWT9XB6W)! I want my snack!” she called. No answer. [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) looked in the kitchen. No muffins. No milk. “[Grandma](JWT9XB6W)?” she called, feeling a little worried. She searched the whole house. [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) was nowhere. Tears filled [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V)’s eyes. “[Grandma](JWT9XB6W)! Where are you?”

The neighbor, [Juana](42HK6W4B), heard [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) crying and knocked on the door. “[Zuleika](HFKLGS2V), what’s wrong?” “[Grandma](JWT9XB6W) is gone! I can’t find her!” [Juana](42HK6W4B) looked worried. “I saw her go to the forest this morning, but she never came back. We have to call the police.”

Meanwhile, [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) was tied up in a dark, empty house. She heard dogs barking and voices calling. The police were looking for her! She screamed as loud as she could. “Help! I’m here!” The police broke down the door. They grabbed the bad man and untied [Grandma](JWT9XB6W). “Are you okay?” the officer asked. [Grandma](JWT9XB6W)’s eyes filled with tears. “Take me home to my granddaughter!”

When the front door opened, [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) saw [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) standing there. “GRANDMA!!!” she cried, running into her arms. She hugged [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) so tight, crying. “I’m so sorry, [Grandma](JWT9XB6W)! I love you! Please don’t leave me again!” [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) kissed her forehead. “Oh, my princess, I love you more than anything in the world.”

From that day on, [Zuleika](HFKLGS2V) changed. She always said “thank you.” She gave [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) hugs and kisses every morning. She helped clean the table after meals. Every night, before bed, she hugged [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) and whispered: “I love you, [Grandma](JWT9XB6W).”

Every night, [Grandma](JWT9XB6W) would smile and say: “I love you to the moon and back, my beautiful princess.”