Once upon a time, there was a fruit and vegetable basket inside the refrigerator. All the fruits and vegetables were talking to each other. Apple asked Tomato, “Will you go out with me?” Tomato said, “No way! I’m so scared. What if someone steps on me and I get hurt!” “Don’t worry, we’ll play in the soft grass,” said Apple. Tomato replied, “What if bugs bite me? What if I get sunburned? What if—” “WHAT IF you stop worrying!” interrupted Strawberry. “Hey Apple, forget about nervous Tomato. Look at Eggplant!” *Everyone looks at Eggplant who is snoring loudly: “SNORE-SNORE-SNORE!”* “He’s sleeping so soundly! Let’s wake him up!” said Strawberry mischievously. “But how? If we’re too loud, someone will come and turn us into soup!” said Apple, shivering. *Cucumber whispers,* “I have an idea! Everyone whisper really loudly!” *Everyone whispers loudly:* “WAKE UP, EGGPLANT!” Eggplant suddenly sits up, confused. “Huh? What? Where am I? Did I miss breakfast?” Strawberry giggled, “You play video games all night and sleep all day, you silly eggplant!” Apple laughed, “You’re just like a big purple mosquito! Buzz buzz!” *Everyone laughs:* “Ha ha ha ha!” Eggplant got grumpy. “I’m not a mosquito! I’m a magnificent eggplant!” He tried to storm out of the basket dramatically, but his round body rolled and he tumbled out! *CRASH!* He accidentally hit the refrigerator switch with his bottom! “Oops!” said Eggplant, and immediately fell asleep again on the floor. The fridge got warmer and warmer. Everyone started sweating! “It’s getting hot in here!” cried Tomato. “I’m melting!” Strawberry quickly found the button and switched it back on. “Phew! That was close!” They all looked down at Eggplant sleeping peacefully on the floor. “He’s still sleeping!” said Cucumber. “Time for Plan B!” Cucumber picked up cold water and… SPLASH! He poured it on Eggplant. Eggplant jumped up like a rocket! “BRRR! It’s freezing! Someone give me a blanket! And hot chocolate! And fuzzy socks!” Everyone looked at him and giggled. “Silly Eggplant, you’re IN a refrigerator! Of course it’s cold!” Eggplant looked around confused. “Oh… right.” Suddenly, the refrigerator door opened! It was Yasha! “OH NO!” everyone whispered. Yasha reached for Eggplant! All the vegetables held their breath. “Please don’t make him into eggplant parmesan!” prayed Tomato. But Yasha just put Eggplant back in the basket and closed the door. Everyone cheered, “HOORAY!” Eggplant yawned, “What happened? Did I miss something important?” Everyone laughed, “You silly, sleepy eggplant!” And they lived happily ever after….
September, 2025
