In a small sunny town, Rosanna was humming while watering her flowers.
Next door, Giuseppina baked cookies, the sweet smell drifting through the windows.
The cookies were not just for her. She packed half for her neighbor.
Rosanna saw Giuseppina coming and clapped her hands with joy.
Together, they laughed, sharing cookies and stories under the sunny sky.
One morning, Giuseppina found her garden overgrown with weeds.
Rosanna saw her frown and came over with her garden tools.
Side by side, they worked until the garden smiled once more.
When Rosanna felt ill, Giuseppina cooked warm soup for her friend.
Rosanna sipped the soup and felt her strength return with each spoonful.
They didn't need words to express their joy in each other's company.
Sunset or sunrise, in joy or trouble, they always had each other.
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