
The morning sun was blazing over the small village, casting long shadows over the market stalls and the narrow dirt roads. Everyone was going about their dayâselling vegetables, bargaining loudly, gossiping, and laughing. But in the middle of it all, chaos was brewing.
The source? A tiny baby monkey and one very overprotective dog named Cutis.
Cutis was a scruffy, golden-furred dog with ears that flopped every time he ran. He wasnât the smartest dog in the villageâhe once barked at his own reflection for ten straight minutesâbut he had the biggest heart. Especially when it came to one particular little creature: the baby monkey named Miko.
Miko had been rescued weeks ago by Lina, a kind-hearted girl who couldnât stand seeing animals suffer. After freeing Miko from a cage at the market, sheâd taken him home until he was strong enough to return to the forest. But somehow, instead of leaving, Miko decided Linaâs backyard was paradise. He had fresh fruit, sunlight, and a weird but loyal dog who treated him like family.
And thatâs how the wildest friendship beganâbetween a hyper baby monkey and a clueless but brave dog.


Every morning, the two caused absolute chaos. Miko would climb onto the clothesline, swinging back and forth while Cutis jumped up and down, barking like a maniac. Sometimes Miko would grab Cutisâs tail and hitch a ride as the dog ran in circles. Other times, theyâd share foodâCutis eating half of Linaâs breakfast sandwich, and Miko stealing the other half when Cutis wasnât looking.
Lina often sighed, watching the two troublemakers with amusement. âYou two are like brothers,â sheâd laugh. âBut one of you definitely didnât inherit the brains.â
Cutis wagged his tail proudly, completely missing the insult.
One sunny afternoon, Linaâs backyard turned into a battlefield. She was washing clothes by the water tank when Miko, ever the little thief, decided to steal a banana from the kitchen. Cutis, ever the loyal watchdog, barked furiously, thinking someone was breaking in.
âMiko! Put that down!â Lina shouted.
But the monkey darted across the yard, squealing with laughter, banana in hand. Cutis, thinking Miko was under attack, sprang into hero mode.
âBARK! BARK! PROTECT THE BABY!â




He charged full speed after the monkeyâwho was, ironically, the one causing trouble. The chase went through the clothesline (sending clean shirts flying), around the chicken coop (terrifying the poor hens), and right into the vegetable garden.
By the time Lina realized what was happening, both the monkey and the dog were covered in dirt and feathers, running like maniacs.
âCutis! Stop! Miko! Give back my banana!â
But the two partners-in-crime were too caught up in their drama.
Then came the turning point.
From the neighborâs yard came a loud hissâa big, orange cat named Simba, the self-proclaimed king of the street. He hated both Cutis and Miko. To him, they were noisy, messy, and beneath his royal dignity.
As Miko ran past the fence, Simba leapt out, claws extended, trying to scare the little monkey. Miko screeched in panic and climbed up the nearest banana tree.
And thatâs when Cutis saw it.
To him, it looked like a deadly ambush on his little brother. His eyes widened with heroic determination. âNOT TODAY, EVIL CAT!â


Without thinking, Cutis sprinted, leapt, and somehowâagainst all logicâmanaged to grab Simbaâs tail mid-air. The cat yowled in pure shock as both animals tumbled into a nearby tub of water.
Splash!
For a full five seconds, everything went silent.
Thenâutter chaos.
Simba jumped out first, soaked and furious, his fur puffed up like a lion whoâd just been electrocuted. Cutis emerged next, spitting out water, sneezing, and looking very proud of himself. He barked at the cat as if shouting, âAND STAY OUT!â
From above, Miko peeked down from the tree, banana still in hand, looking both terrified and impressed.
Lina couldnât hold back her laughter. The scene was too ridiculousâthe heroic dog dripping wet, the angry cat running away, and the monkey munching his banana like nothing happened.
âCutis,â she said between giggles, âyouâre not a guard dogâyouâre a bodyguard from a comedy show!â
But Cutis wasnât done yet. He strutted around the yard, tail wagging proudly, chest puffed up like a soldier whoâd just saved the kingdom. He trotted over to the base of the tree, barking up at Miko as if to say, âItâs safe now, little buddy!â
Miko, clearly touched by this act of bravery, slowly climbed down. He reached out his tiny hands and placed the half-eaten banana on Cutisâs head like a crown.
âEe-ee!â he squeaked happily.
Cutis froze for a moment, banana slipping down his ear, then wagged his tail again. The two bumped heads affectionatelyâdog and monkey, best friends in their own silly world.


That evening, Lina told the whole story to her parents.
âYou shouldâve seen them!â she laughed. âCutis jumped into the water like a hero from an action movie. All that just to save Miko from a cat!â
Her father chuckled. âLooks like youâve got a comedy team in your backyard.â
From the doorway, the two stars of the show sat side by sideâCutis half-dry, half-muddy, and Miko sitting proudly on his back. They looked like theyâd just returned from a grand adventure.
But the fun wasnât over yet.
As Lina was about to head inside, Miko suddenly tugged on her shirt, pointing toward the tree. Then he darted up the trunk again, chattering loudly. Cutis followed, barking and spinning in circles.
âNot again,â Lina groaned, but couldnât help smiling.
Miko was trying to pull down one of the bananas still hanging high up. He tugged and tugged until finallyâit snapped free. Unfortunately, gravity had other plans.
The banana fell straight onto Cutisâs head, splat!



Miko screeched with laughter, rolling around on the branch. Cutis blinked in confusion, banana dripping down his fur. Then he looked up, wagged his tail, and barked like crazyâjumping and trying to âcatchâ Miko again.
Within seconds, the chase resumed. Monkey screaming, dog barking, banana mush flying everywhere. Lina fell onto the steps laughing so hard she could barely breathe.
Her mother came out and stared at the chaos. âLina⊠are you sure we shouldnât send that monkey back to the forest?â
Lina wiped her tears of laughter. âI think the forest would send him right back!â
By the time the sun set, the yard was a messâmud, feathers, banana peels, and two exhausted best friends snoring side by side under the tree. Miko curled up against Cutisâs chest, tiny hand gripping his fur. Cutisâs paw rested protectively over the little monkey, as if saying, Donât worry, Iâve got you.
And just when everything seemed peacefulâŠ



PLOP!
Another banana fell from the tree, landing right on Cutisâs nose. He jerked awake, barking in confusion. Miko jumped up, squealing and clapping his hands in laughter.
Lina peeked out the window, shaking her head. âSuper funny ending, huh? You two never quit.â
Cutis barked once more, tail wagging, eyes full of love and loyalty. Miko squeaked back, hugging his big furry friend tightly.
And under the moonlight, one thing was certain â no matter how reckless or ridiculous he could be, Cutis would always protect Baby Monkey⊠even if it meant diving into water tubs, chasing cats, or getting crowned with bananas. đđđ
