Ruhani walked into the classroom, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Valeria, sitting on the colorful rug, looked up at her friend with a big smile. But Ruhani's next words changed everything. "Valeria, I have something to tell you... I'm going to kindergarten next year." Valeria's smile faded. "What? No! You can't leave! Who will I play with?" she asked, her voice trembling. Ruhani didn't expect Valeria to react like this. "I know it's a big change," she said gently, "but I'll still see you during recess and lunch. We'll still be friends." Valeria nodded, trying to understand. But deep down, she was worried. What if Ruhani made new friends in kindergarten and forgot about her? Just then, their teacher, Mrs. Patel, walked in, holding a big globe. "Today, we're going to learn about the seven continents!" she announced. Ruhani's eyes lit up. "I've heard of those! My mom told me about Africa, where the lions live." Mrs. Patel smiled. "That's right, Ruhani! And did you know that Africa is home to the Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world?" Valeria's sadness slowly started to fade as she listened to Mrs. Patel's fascinating facts. She realized that change wasn't always bad – it could bring new adventures and learning opportunities. Ruhani turned to Valeria and whispered, "Hey, we'll still have each other, and we'll discover new things together!" Valeria smiled, feeling a little better. She knew that with friends like Ruhani, she could face any change that came her way.

Valeria sat alone in the garden, clutching her favorite paintbrush, staring at the empty swing where she used to play with Ruhani. She felt a pang of sadness in her heart, missing her best friend dearly. "I wish Ruhani didn't have to go. I miss her already..." she whispered to herself. As she wandered around the garden, she noticed the flowers Ruhani had helped her plant were blooming beautifully. Valeria remembered how Ruhani taught her about the life cycle of plants and how they need water, sunlight, and air to grow. She decided to water the flowers, making sure to give them just the right amount of water, just like Ruhani had shown her. As she watered, she thought about Ruhani and all the fun times they had together. She remembered how Ruhani introduced her to the world of geometry and patterns found in nature. Valeria's eyes sparkled as she recalled how they discovered that the petals of a flower follow the Fibonacci sequence. Feeling a little lonely, Valeria decided to draw a picture of Ruhani and her, surrounded by blooming flowers. As she drew, she thought about the concept of symmetry and how Ruhani taught her to create mirrored patterns. Valeria's sadness slowly turned into a sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing that Ruhani's lessons would always be with her. With a smile on her face, Valeria looked up at the sky and whispered, "I'll keep learning, Ruhani. You may be far, but you'll always be with me in spirit."

Valeria and Ruhani were sitting on a blanket under a big oak tree, watching the sun set behind the hills. They had just finished their adventure, finding the hidden treasure in the old, mysterious mansion. As they packed up their backpacks, Valeria looked at Ruhani with tears in her eyes. "I don't want to say goodbye," she whispered. Ruhani smiled reassuringly. "We can still be friends, Valeria. We can visit each other and write letters." Valeria's face lit up. "Really? You'll still be my friend?" she asked, her voice trembling. Ruhani nodded. "Of course, I promise! We can even schedule video calls and draw pictures for each other." Valeria's eyes sparkled. "That's a great idea! And we can count the days until we meet again." Ruhani took out a small notebook and a pencil. "Let's write down our promise: 'Valeria and Ruhani will always be friends, no matter where they are in the world.'" Valeria grinned, taking the pencil from Ruhani. Together, they signed their names underneath the promise. As they hugged each other tightly, the stars began to twinkle in the night sky. Valeria and Ruhani knew that no matter where their adventures took them, their friendship would shine brighter than any star.

Valeria woke up early, feeling a little nervous. It was her first day of preschool without her best friend Ruhani. She missed her already! Valeria's mom gave her a big hug and handed her a special bagel with cream cheese, her favorite. "You'll have a great day, kiddo," she said. At school, Valeria saw her friends playing together. There was Emma, building a tall tower with blocks, and Max, painting a beautiful picture. Valeria's eyes began to well up, missing Ruhani's giggles and whispers. Just then, Teacher Emma appeared beside her. "We're all here for you, Valeria. You're not alone." She smiled and held Valeria's hand. During circle time, they learned about the life cycle of butterflies. Valeria was amazed by how caterpillars transformed into beautiful butterflies. She felt a little like that caterpillar, unsure of what the day would bring. But with her friends and teachers around her, she felt her heart filling with joy, just like the butterfly unfolding its colorful wings.

Valeria woke up feeling a little sad. She missed Ruhani, her best friend, who had moved to a new city. But she knew she had to stay strong. She put on a brave face and got out of bed. Her mom had already decorated her room with colorful balloons and a big "You Got This!" banner. Valeria smiled, feeling a bit better. She spent the morning doing her favorite things – painting and solving math puzzles. She even made a new discovery: if you add 2+2, you get 4, and if you multiply 4 by 2, you get 8! She felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. Just then, her mom called her for breakfast. Valeria's favorite – pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream! As she ate, she talked to her mom about Ruhani. "Mom, I miss Ruhani so much," she said. Her mom gave her a big hug. "I know, sweetie. But you can still talk to Ruhani every day. We can set up video calls, just like we do with Grandma." Valeria's face lit up. "Really?!" She couldn't wait to talk to Ruhani. After breakfast, they set up the video call. Ruhani's face appeared on the screen, and Valeria's heart skipped a beat. "Ruhani! I've missed you so much!" they both exclaimed at the same time. "I'm going to be okay, Ruhani," Valeria said, smiling. "I'll see you soon." Ruhani nodded, smiling back. "I'll see you soon, too, Valeria. Take care of yourself, okay?" Valeria nodded, feeling happy that she could still talk to her best friend even from far away.