There was a girl named Lara who lived in a small house with a large yard. She loved nature and often took walks in the nearby forests and meadows. She admired the wildflowers and all the animals she encountered. She dreamed of having her own garden full of flowers and a dog. She didn't tell anyone about her dream because she knew her family was poor and couldn't afford to feed a dog or help her buy flower seeds.
One day, while she was walking, she stopped by someone's fence and gazed at the beautiful flowers of various colors. She enjoyed the view and imagined having a garden filled with colorful flowers and delightful scents.
Just as she was about to continue, she noticed a small, scruffy dog standing beside her. She smiled and petted it. She couldn't believe that in one day she had come across a beautiful garden and an even more beautiful dog. Happy and relaxed, she continued her walk, and the little dog followed her, faithfully keeping pace with her every step.
Lara was glad to have the dog by her side, but she wasn't sure if the little puppy was lost. She decided to go back to find out if it had an owner. The dog continued to follow her, happily frolicking beside her.
She became worried because no one seemed to know who the dog belonged to, and she couldn't take it home or leave it alone on the streets. She didn't know what to do when she found out the dog didn't belong to anyone. She looked at the vulnerable little creature standing beside her and saw so much genuine love in its eyes. She decided not to leave it alone. She took it with her, determined to share her meals with it if necessary.
After a few days, while they were walking, Lucky (as Lara named the dog) found several flowers and immediately brought them to Lara. The girl knew that from one flower, she could get many young plants, so she hurried to her yard to plant them. Lucky dug holes in the soil while Lara placed a seed in each one. She watered the flowers and continued to take care of them. Soon, her garden started to turn green and colorful.
Lara decided to make bouquets and sell them at a stand in the local market. With the money she earned, she could buy new types of flower seeds. Soon, she had many varieties of flowers, and her signature flower was the one Lucky had first found.
Lucky became Lara's main assistant in the garden and when she sold bouquets. He attracted people's attention, and many gladly stopped by to buy flowers from them. The girl and her dog became favorites in their town, and even people from neighboring cities came to buy their flowers and get to know them.
They were so loved that the townspeople suggested they enter a competition for the most beautiful garden. Lara was hesitant because she couldn't believe that anyone would like her modest garden. However, she eventually accepted the idea and, together with her assistant Lucky, entered the competition.
To Lara's great surprise, her garden received many votes. Despite their humble home, the beautiful garden they had created together with their best friend caught people's attention and won first place. Lara and Lucky became renowned florists with the most beautiful garden and the most beautiful flowers.
Lucky helped Lara realize her dreams and live the life she had dreamed of, and he, too, was filled with love and care by her side. It's hard to say who was happier, the girl or her dog.
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