The school was finally over, and Dhruv rushed home. "Dhruv, where is your sweater?" Dhruv looked at his mom in wonder. He could not recall anything. "Dear, learn to take care of your things," but he paid little attention to his mom's words.
Dhruv went to meet his friend.
"Aakash, can I borrow your book?"
"Yes, but can you return my other book?"
"Didn't I give it back?"
"No! Did you lose it? Return my book, then I’ll give you the second one."
Dhruv returned home confused. He didn't remember where he kept the book.
It was bedtime, and he went to sleep. In his dreams, he saw a man sitting under a tree. As Dhruv went closer, he saw a pile of things besides the man. "Hey, those are all my things. Who are you?" Dhruv shouted.
"Hey, I am Uncle Care," he smiled.
"You stole my things! You are a thief," Dhruv shouted.
"I did not steal them. I picked them up while you left them...the school bus, at the park bench, and the list is endless," replied Uncle Care.
"Oh, but they are mine. Give them back to me!"
"No, they are no longer yours. If you want them back, then CCC, Collect Care Coupons by following a simple ABC rule, meaning 'Always Be Careful' rule," Uncle Care replied instantly.
"But how do I do that, Uncle Care?" Dhruv asked.
"Be careful to ensure you have packed the things you need. Be careful to put the things back in their place. Be careful to return the things you borrowed. Be careful about your duties. Stop and think after each action. "Was I careful?" and slowly you'll learn. It's simple. ABC - Always be careful."
"So, do you agree to follow all this?" asked Uncle Care.
"Yes, I agree. I want my things back," said Dhruv.
Just as Dhruv was about to thank Uncle Care, he heard his mother's voice. "Come on, Dhruv, get up! You are getting late for school." Dhruv woke up from his dream.
That day, something amazing happened. As Dhruv rushed back to class after recess, he saw his bottle lying on the playground. He remembered Uncle Care’s words and immediately went to collect it. ‘Thank you, Uncle Care!’ he thought
Did Dhruv collect enough Care Coupons to get his things back? We don't know. But we know that he followed the simple ABC rule and didn't lose any more of his belongings or friendships
