In CUTIS’s family, there was one rule that both he and his little baby monkey knew very well: Dad’s phone was off-limits. The shiny device fascinated them both. It lit up with moving pictures, made funny sounds, and held secrets like games, photos, and videos. But Dad always warned, “This phone is not a toy. Don’t touch it without permission.”
Of course, for two curious partners like CUTIS and his monkey, a rule like that felt more like a challenge than a warning.
The temptation begins
One afternoon, Dad dozed off in the hammock under the shade of a mango tree. His phone rested on the table nearby, glowing faintly with notifications. CUTIS’s eyes widened, and the monkey tilted his head, clearly sharing the same thought: This is our chance.
CUTIS leaned down and whispered, “We’ll just look… not play. Secret, okay?”
The monkey squeaked softly, as if promising to stay quiet, though his twitching tail betrayed his excitement.
The secret plan
Like true partners in mischief, they quickly hatched a plan. CUTIS would distract the chickens in the yard so they wouldn’t make noise, while the monkey’s job was to climb the chair, grab the phone, and bring it back to their hiding spot behind the water jars.
Step one went smoothly. CUTIS tossed a handful of rice far away so the chickens rushed over noisily, masking their movements. Step two was trickier—the monkey carefully clambered up the chair, stretched out his tiny hand, and swiped the phone from the table. It almost slipped, but he hugged it tightly to his chest and scampered back down.
Both of them giggled in whispers as they dashed behind the jars, ducking low so Dad wouldn’t see if he woke up.
First encounter with the phone
CUTIS pressed the side button, and the screen lit up, nearly blinding them. The monkey squealed softly, covering his eyes. CUTIS quickly shushed him. “Quiet! We’ll get caught.”
They stared at the glowing screen like explorers discovering treasure. CUTIS tapped the screen, and suddenly Dad’s wallpaper—a silly picture of CUTIS making a funny face—appeared. The monkey tilted his head, then tapped the picture with his tiny finger as if trying to poke the boy in the photo. CUTIS laughed so hard he almost dropped the phone.
Funny mistakes
Of course, neither of them really knew how to use the phone properly. CUTIS swiped randomly, opening the camera by accident. The screen switched to selfie mode, and suddenly their own faces appeared.
The monkey let out a shocked squeak and leaned close, touching his reflection with curiosity. CUTIS burst into laughter. “That’s you, silly! It’s not another monkey!”
They started taking accidental photos—blurred images of their hair, noses pressed to the screen, and the monkey’s paw blocking the camera. Every click made them laugh harder.
Next, CUTIS tried opening a game he had seen Dad play before. But instead of starting the game, he opened Dad’s message app. Long rows of unread texts popped up, and the monkey screeched in panic as if they had broken something. CUTIS frantically pressed buttons, whispering, “No, no, no… go back!”
The near discovery
While they fumbled with the phone, Dad stirred in his hammock. He yawned loudly, and CUTIS froze. The monkey clutched the phone tightly, refusing to let go, eyes wide with fear.
“Shhh, don’t move,” CUTIS whispered. They crouched lower behind the jars, holding their breath as Dad turned in his sleep. After a few tense seconds, his snores returned. The two mischief-makers let out a sigh of relief.
But in their panic, the monkey accidentally pressed the volume button. A loud ding! rang out, startling them both. CUTIS grabbed the phone, and they huddled together, eyes darting toward Dad. Miraculously, he kept snoring.
The ending—caught in the act
Feeling daring again, CUTIS opened the video app. He found funny clips of animals and began giggling uncontrollably. The monkey climbed onto his shoulder, both of them hypnotized by the moving images. Time slipped away as they watched video after video, laughing quietly.
But then—disaster. Dad’s voice suddenly boomed from behind them: “WHAT are you two doing with my phone?”
They jumped in shock. The monkey squealed, dropped the phone, and ran behind CUTIS. The boy held it nervously, cheeks burning red. “Uh… we were just… checking the battery?” he stammered.
Dad crossed his arms, trying hard not to laugh at their guilty faces. “Checking the battery? Behind the jars? Really?”
CUTIS lowered his head. The monkey peeked out, eyes wide and innocent.
Instead of scolding, Dad chuckled. “You two are unbelievable. Next time, just ask. Phones aren’t toys, but maybe I’ll show you a safe game to play.”
Relieved, CUTIS promised, “Okay, Dad. We won’t sneak again.” The monkey squeaked as if agreeing, though his mischievous grin suggested otherwise.
A heartwarming finish
That evening, Dad kept his word. He downloaded a simple children’s game and showed CUTIS how to play while the monkey watched closely. Soon, the three of them were laughing together, the earlier sneaky mission turning into a shared memory.
For CUTIS and the baby monkey, the lesson was clear: sneaking around was thrilling, but sharing the moment with Dad was far better. The “secret plan” might have ended with them being caught, but it also ended with more laughter and love than they expected.
And so, the story of CUTIS and the baby monkey’s secret phone adventure became another funny tale for the family—one that Dad would tell with a smile for years to come.
