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Oliver sits cross-legged on his bedroom floor clutching Teddy, while Mum stands in the doorway smiling and announcing, 'We're moving to Dubai!' Daylight fills the cosy room, toys scattered around them.
Oliver sat on his bedroom floor with his favourite bear, Oliver packed his favourite bear, A little scruffy, missing hair. “We’re moving, Ollie!” Mum had said, “To sunny skies and sand instead.” “But what about my house, my street? And rainy puddles round my feet? What about Ben? My bestest friend?” He hugged his bear. “It can’t just end.”
In a living room stacked with cardboard boxes, Oliver gently places Teddy atop a taped crate while Ben watches anxiously beside him. Afternoon sunlight slants through the window onto scattered packing tape and toys.
Boxes filled the house. Teddy’s stitched-on smile just stayed, As boxes climbed and plans were made. He rode the plane, he held on tight, Through cloudy day and starry night.
Inside a bright airplane cabin, Oliver presses his nose to the oval window, clouds billowing outside, while Teddy rests on his lap
Oliver held Teddy as the plane took off. Everything looked tiny below. "Look, Ted! The clouds are so close!" The plane flew through day and night. Oliver pressed his nose against the window. and dreamt of football and rain.
In his new flat’s white-walled bedroom, Oliver sets Teddy neatly on a fresh bedspread beneath a wide sunlit window that frames swaying palm trees. Warm late-afternoon light bathes the sparse, echoing room.
In Dubai’s warmth, the air stood still; New smells, new sounds, each window filled. But inside Oliver’s chest, a squeeze— He missed green hills and drizzly breeze.
On a sofa by a bright window, Mum holds up a glowing phone that shows Ben’s laughing face while Oliver leans close, grinning excitedly. Hot Dubai daylight illuminates indoor plants and distant skyscrapers outside.
Then Mum said, “Guess who wants to see?” She held her phone—it dinged with glee. “Hi, Ben!” said Ollie, grinning wide. Ben smiled back from the other side. “It’s hot here!” Ollie laughed aloud. “I saw a camel in a crowd!” “No way!” said Ben. “Our game’s still on— It’s your turn when you’re back, come on!” They giggled till the call went through, And though apart, their hearts still knew— That friendship glows, no matter where, Through sandy winds or rainy air.
Morning sunlight fills the kitchen as Oliver, dressed in crisp new uniform, hugs Teddy at the breakfast table beside half-eaten toast and juice. Mum, by the counter pouring tea, smiles encouragingly toward him.
Oliver ate is breakfast, He was nervous, A new school! New Friends
Under the blazing midday sun on the colorful school playground, Sami passes a scuffed football to Oliver, who returns it with a shy smile. Jungle gyms and chattering children frame their moment.
Next day at school, his tummy shook; New faces turned, new teachers looked. But Sami waved—a sunny grin— “Come play football! Let’s begin!”
In the buzzing school cafeteria, Oliver sits opposite Luke and Priya who offers him steaming samosas, while Mei demonstrates bright chopsticks beside them. Fluorescent ceiling lights reflect off metal lunch trays around them.
Then Priya came, and Mei, and Luke, With stories, snacks, and songs they took. From every land, from far and near, Their laughter filled his listening ear. And through it all sat Teddy Bear, With travel dust and desert air.
Soft lamp-light fills Oliver’s bedroom as he kneels on the bed hugging Teddy and excitedly recounting his day. Mum stands in the doorway, arms folded gently, smiling at the animated scene.
Oliver rushed home after school. He grabbed Teddy and hugged him. "I made friends, Ted!" he said excitedly. "Sami plays football like Ben! Priya is really kind. Mei is funny. And Luke knows great games!"
At night, a silver moon glows through window blinds while Oliver sits cross-legged on his bed facing a bright tablet displaying Ben’s smiling face; Teddy leans against a pillow by his side.
That night, Oliver called Ben again. "I made new friends!" he told Ben. Oliver told him about Sami, Priya, Mei, and Luke. "But you're still my best friend," Oliver added . "You too!" said Ben. Teddy just smiled
In the dim bedroom, a warm bedside lamp glows as Oliver lies under blankets touching Teddy’s stitched mouth, while Mum bends to kiss his forehead goodnight. Shadows flicker softly across the walls.
That night, beneath the moon so wide, Oliver whispered side by side, “You see, dear Ted, I’ve made some too, The kind of friends who stick like glue.” Teddy smiled, his big grin, His gentle eyes said, “You’ve grown.”
Golden morning sun pours through the open bedroom window, palm fronds swaying outside, as Oliver sits on his bed smiling at Teddy propped on the pillow. The bright room feels airy, ready for the day.
And as the desert stars all gleamed, and gave way to morning sun. Oliver realised that Home was bigger than he’d dreamed.
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