The little house was filled with soft light from the afternoon sun. Mom sat on the porch, resting her hands gently on her growing belly. Her pregnancy had been tiring, and while she smiled every time she felt the baby kick, her body often begged her for more rest. CUTIS, the golden dog with sparkling brown eyes, and the mischievous baby monkey who had become the family’s little comedian, noticed how tired she had been.
“Mom needs something special,” CUTIS thought, wagging his tail as he looked at the monkey. The baby monkey tilted his head, blinking curiously, then gave a tiny squeak of agreement. They didn’t need to say a word; they both knew it was time to secretly plan a surprise that would make Mom smile.
The Secret Plan Begins
CUTIS was the thinker. He often sat with his nose in the air, looking wise, while the baby monkey bounced around with endless energy. Together, they made a perfect team—one had ideas, the other had the spirit to carry them out.
That afternoon, CUTIS led the monkey to the corner of the garden. With his paw, he dug into the dirt, pulling out a small wooden box he had hidden long ago. Inside were treasures he had collected: shiny buttons, a ribbon from Mom’s hair, and even a small plastic flower that the monkey once stole from the market.
The monkey clapped his hands with excitement, chattering as if to say, “This is perfect!” CUTIS barked softly, “We’ll make something beautiful for Mom. Something that will show her how much we love her.”
The monkey nodded, then started cartwheeling around in joy.
Gathering the Materials
The next few days were filled with sneaky adventures. When Mom napped in the hammock, CUTIS and the baby monkey would tiptoe—or tip-paw—around the house to collect supplies.
The monkey climbed up the mango tree and plucked the sweetest fruits, while CUTIS carefully carried flowers from the garden in his mouth. One morning, the monkey even tried to “borrow” Mom’s scarf, dragging it down the hall. CUTIS quickly stopped him, shaking his head. “Not that one. She still uses it.” The monkey pouted, but then grabbed colorful leaves instead.
Together, they carried everything to a secret spot under the big tamarind tree behind the house. That became their workshop. CUTIS arranged the treasures neatly, while the monkey jumped around, sticking leaves and petals together in messy combinations.
It was chaos—but the kind of chaos that creates something magical.
The Arguments and Laughter
Of course, planning a surprise wasn’t always smooth. The monkey sometimes got too excited and threw mangoes at CUTIS, shouting playfully. CUTIS growled in frustration when petals got trampled under tiny monkey feet.
One day, the monkey tried to paint on a wooden board using mud and squashed fruit. CUTIS barked loudly, scolding him, but the monkey just giggled and smeared a pawprint right on CUTIS’s golden fur. CUTIS froze, glaring. The monkey’s eyes widened—then he laughed so hard he fell over, rolling in the grass. CUTIS couldn’t help but let out a snort too.
Despite the arguments, they always found a way to laugh together, reminding each other why they were doing this—for Mom.
The Big Surprise Takes Shape
Little by little, their creation grew. CUTIS used his careful paws to arrange flowers into a heart shape. The monkey tied ribbons and leaves onto small sticks, making something that looked like flags.
At the center, CUTIS placed the wooden box of treasures. The monkey added the final touch: a drawing on a large banana leaf. It was messy, but you could tell it was supposed to be Mom, CUTIS, the monkey, and the new baby.
It wasn’t perfect—but it was perfect in their eyes.
The Special Day
Finally, the surprise was ready. CUTIS and the baby monkey could hardly wait. They watched Mom closely, waiting for the right moment. That afternoon, she sighed as she sat down, her back aching. CUTIS nudged the monkey, and together they leaped into action.
The monkey tugged at Mom’s hand, squeaking loudly. CUTIS barked softly, wagging his tail, urging her to follow. At first, Mom was confused. “What are you two up to now?” she asked, smiling tiredly. But they pulled her gently toward the tamarind tree.
When they reached it, CUTIS barked proudly, and the monkey clapped his hands. Mom gasped.
Before her was a heart made of flowers, glowing in the afternoon sun. Around it were flags of leaves and ribbons, fluttering gently in the breeze. At the center, the wooden box lay open, showing shiny buttons, the ribbon, and the plastic flower. And on the banana leaf drawing, Mom saw the little family her pets had imagined—her, CUTIS, the monkey, and the baby.
Her eyes filled with tears
Mom’s Reaction
Mom knelt slowly, her hands trembling as she touched the flowers. “You two… you did all this?” she whispered. CUTIS wagged his tail furiously, while the monkey hopped into her lap, hugging her belly softly as if to say, “We did it for the baby too.”
Mom laughed through her tears, stroking CUTIS’s head. “You’re the sweetest team I could ever ask for. I can’t believe you planned this for me.”
She hugged them both tightly. CUTIS leaned against her leg, proud and protective, while the monkey pressed his ear to her belly, listening for the baby. Mom looked at the drawing again, her heart overflowing. “This is the most special surprise I’ve ever received.”
The Bond Grows Stronger
From that day on, Mom carried the banana leaf drawing in her heart even after it dried and faded. She placed the treasures in the box on her bedside table, as a reminder of the love CUTIS and the monkey had shown her.
Every time she felt tired, she thought of that moment under the tamarind tree and felt strength return. And CUTIS and the monkey? They became even more determined to watch over Mom and the baby.
They would sometimes sneak back to the tamarind tree, adding new flowers or small surprises to keep the place alive with love. It became their secret corner, a place of hope and happiness.
Conclusion
CUTIS and the baby monkey might not have had human words, but their actions spoke louder than anything. They had secretly worked together, with all their clumsy arguments and laughter, to create the most touching surprise Mom had ever seen.
It wasn’t just flowers or ribbons or treasures—it was the message behind it: “We love you. We’re here for you. You’re not alone.”
And for a pregnant Mom, carrying a new life inside her, that love was the most precious gift of all.
The house was never the same after that. It was fuller—of laughter, of love, of little surprises tucked into each day. CUTIS, the baby monkey, Mom, and soon, the baby too—together, they made the perfect family.
