
The warm morning sun peeked through the tall green trees of the jungle, spilling golden light across the playful clearing where little CUTIS, the mischievous and ever-curious monkey, loved to spend his days. Today was not just an ordinary morningâit was a morning filled with secrets, laughter, and the kind of excitement that only family can create.
CUTIS had always been the curious one in the family. From the moment his bright little eyes opened each day, he wanted to know everythingâwhy the river sang when it moved, why the trees whispered to the wind, and most importantly, why his Dad and the tiny baby monkey seemed to be sneaking around with silly grins on their faces.
âHmm,â CUTIS thought, scratching his little furry head. âTheyâre up to something. And I need to know what it is!â
The Suspicious Behavior



Over the last few days, CUTIS had noticed his Dad and the baby monkey whispering together. Sometimes they disappeared behind the tall banana trees, other times they hid behind big rocks, giggling so hard their little tails wiggled. Every time CUTIS tried to sneak closer, Dad would clear his throat loudly and change the subject.
This only made CUTIS more determined. He had to uncover their secret. After all, wasnât he the cleverest monkey in the family?
The Investigation Begins

That morning, CUTIS decided he would launch his own âspy mission.â He followed Dad and baby monkey quietly, tiptoeing on his little toes and crouching low behind bushes. His curious eyes sparkled as he peeked out just enough to see them.
What he saw nearly made him burst into laughter.
Dad was trying to teach the baby monkey how to balance a pile of mangoes on his head. The baby monkey, still wobbly and tiny, struggled, and every time the mangoes tumbled down, Dad caught them with lightning speed. Both of them rolled around laughing as if it were the funniest game in the world.
CUTISâs heart raced with excitement. âSo this is the secret! But⌠why are they practicing this funny trick?â he wondered.
A Slip of the Tongue

Later in the afternoon, CUTIS pretended to nap near the riverbank, his ears alert. Sure enough, Dad whispered to the baby monkey:
âShh, donât tell CUTIS yet. Itâs a special surprise for him. If we can do this right, heâs going to laugh until his belly hurts!â
CUTISâs little ears twitched. His eyes widened. A surprise for him? Now he was even more curious!
But he didnât want to ruin their fun. Instead, he decided he would keep playing detective until he uncovered the whole plan.
The Practice Continues

The next day, CUTIS climbed silently up into the branches above the clearing to get a better view. What he saw made him nearly fall from the tree in laughter.
Dad and the baby monkey were now wearing leaves on their heads like crowns, hopping around as though they were jungle kings. Every time the baby monkey lost balance, Dad would scoop him up, spin him around, and start again. Their teamwork was messy but filled with so much joy that CUTIS couldnât help but giggle softly.
Still, he didnât fully understand what the âspecial secretâ was supposed to be.
CUTIS Gets Caught

Of course, no spy can stay hidden forever.
While leaning in too far from the tree branch, CUTIS slipped and tumbled down with a dramatic âOof!â landing right in front of Dad and the baby monkey.
Dad burst out laughing, and the baby monkey clapped his tiny hands. âCUTIS! You were spying on us?â
CUTIS blushed, rubbing his sore bottom. âI wasnât spying⌠I was⌠just⌠um⌠watching nature!â
Dad winked knowingly. âNature, huh? Well, since youâre so curious, maybe you can be part of our special secret too.â
CUTISâs eyes shone like stars. âReally?!â
The Big Reveal

Dad gathered both CUTIS and the baby monkey close and whispered, âWe were practicing a funny performance for you. But since you found us out, youâll have to join us. Together, weâll make the funniest act in the jungle!â
Excitement exploded in CUTISâs heart. He loved performing, especially if it meant making everyone laugh.
So, for the next few days, the three of them practiced their act. They balanced mangoes, wore silly leaf hats, and even made up a silly dance where they wiggled their tails and hopped in circles. The baby monkey, though small, was the star of the show with his clumsy little jumps that always ended in giggles.
CUTIS added his own ideas tooâhe decided they should pretend to be âbanana thievesâ who got caught by jungle birds. Dad played along, flapping his arms like a giant bird, chasing them until all three rolled on the ground laughing.
The Special Secret Show

Finally, the big day came. They gathered all the family and a few jungle friends in the clearing. Mom sat down comfortably, her round belly showing that she was close to welcoming another little monkey into the family. She looked at them with loving eyes, curious about what this âsecretâ could be.
âLadies and gentlemen of the jungle!â Dad announced in a booming voice. âPresenting the funniest, most secret show ever: The Mango Balancing Monkey Squad!â
CUTIS and the baby monkey jumped out dramatically, balancing mangoes on their heads. The baby monkey wobbled, CUTIS pretended to trip, and the mangoes tumbled everywhere. Dad caught them all just in time, making everyone gasp and laugh.
Then came their silly dance with leaf crowns, their âbanana thiefâ skit, and the final actâDad lifting both CUTIS and the baby monkey high into the air while they waved mangoes like trophies.
The jungle echoed with laughter and applause. Mom clapped with tears in her eyes, holding her belly as she laughed.
âYou three,â she said between giggles, âare the funniest secret keepers Iâve ever seen. Thank you for making us all so happy today.â
CUTISâs Realization
As the family enjoyed the mango feast that followed, CUTIS leaned against Dad and whispered, âSo that was the secret all along⌠to make us laugh together?â
Dad nodded warmly. âYes, CUTIS. Sometimes the best secrets are the ones that bring joy to others. And now youâre part of it too.â
CUTIS felt his little heart swell with pride. He realized that curiosity wasnât just about discovering answersâit was about joining in, sharing moments, and creating happiness together.
That night, as the stars twinkled above, CUTIS cuddled close to his family. The baby monkey snored softly, still holding a mango. Dad hummed a gentle tune. And CUTIS, with a big smile, thought to himself:
âThis was the best secret ever. And Iâm glad I was curious enough to find it.â