The house was filled with joy ever since the newborn baby arrived. Mom rested gently, Dad busied himself preparing meals and caring for everyone, and CUTIS, the bright-eyed little boy, never left the side of his best friend — the mischievous baby monkey. Together, they had taken it upon themselves to help Dad in every way possible.
This morning, Dad had an important task. He wanted to prepare a special herbal bath for the newborn. The leaves from guava, lemon, and pandan plants were needed. They were said to keep the baby’s skin smooth, chase away colds, and leave a sweet aroma that soothed the body. Dad sighed as he looked at his to-do list: cook for Mom, rock the baby to sleep, prepare herbs.
Seeing this, CUTIS nudged his little companion.
“Monkey, let’s help Dad,” CUTIS said proudly.
The monkey leaped with excitement, clapping his tiny hands, but little did CUTIS know — today’s teamwork would also lead to the funniest fight ever between them.
The Big Plan
CUTIS grabbed a small basket and explained, “We’ll harvest just the right leaves. Not too many, not too few. Dad always says the forest gives enough if we respect it.”
The monkey tilted his head, pretending to listen seriously. But when CUTIS turned around, the monkey made silly faces behind him, crossing his eyes and sticking out his tongue. CUTIS caught him in the reflection of a shiny pot and frowned.
“Stop that! This is serious,” CUTIS scolded.
The monkey folded his arms and pouted. The first signs of their tiny quarrel had begun.
At the Guava Tree
The pair reached the guava tree first. CUTIS carefully plucked the youngest leaves, smooth and bright green. “These are the ones Dad likes best,” he said.
But the monkey had other ideas. He raced up the trunk, yanked a whole branch of leaves, and tossed them down like rain. Leaves scattered everywhere. CUTIS covered his head with the basket.
“Monkey! We only need a few!” CUTIS cried.
The monkey screeched in protest, pointing to his pile as if saying, “More is better!” CUTIS, frustrated, stomped his foot. The monkey stomped back. Both glared at each other — boy and monkey — tiny faces filled with exaggerated seriousness.
Then, suddenly, a leaf landed on CUTIS’s nose, making him sneeze loudly. The monkey burst into uncontrollable laughter, rolling on the ground. CUTIS tried to stay angry but couldn’t help laughing too. Their first fight ended in giggles.
At the Lemon Tree
Next stop was the lemon tree. The air smelled refreshing, and CUTIS reached for tender leaves. He explained, “These make the bath smell fresh. Just a handful.”
But the monkey decided to rub the leaves all over his fur, then strutted around proudly as though wearing expensive perfume. CUTIS couldn’t resist giggling at the monkey’s “fashion show,” but when the monkey started tossing the leaves away dramatically like confetti, CUTIS shouted, “You’re wasting them!”
The monkey froze, tilted his head, then stuck his tongue out cheekily. CUTIS crossed his arms and looked away. For a moment, the two were sulking in silence.
But then, CUTIS suddenly squeezed a lemon leaf and flicked the juice toward the monkey’s fur. The monkey squealed at the tickly sting, grabbed another leaf, and smacked CUTIS on the arm like a playful duel. Within seconds, their fight turned into a silly leaf battle. Both ended up rolling on the grass, covered in crushed leaves, laughing so hard that they forgot they were angry.
At the Pandan Patch
The final stop was the pandan patch. The leaves were long, sharp-edged, and tricky to harvest. CUTIS bent carefully, cutting them one by one.
But the monkey, determined to show off, yanked at a huge leaf with all his strength. The leaf snapped suddenly, sending him tumbling backward into a bush. CUTIS gasped and then burst out laughing.
“You look like a pancake!” he teased.
The monkey stood up, leaves sticking out of his fur like spikes, looking like a funny hedgehog. He crossed his arms, furious, and turned his back to CUTIS. This time, the quarrel was serious. The monkey even refused to help carry the basket.
CUTIS frowned. “Fine, don’t help. I’ll do it myself!”
The monkey grunted and trotted ahead, tail swishing angrily.
But after a few steps, CUTIS stumbled slightly under the weight of the basket. The monkey glanced back, saw his friend struggling, and couldn’t resist. He dashed over, grabbed the edge of the basket, and together they carried it. Their anger melted into a quiet truce. CUTIS smiled and patted his furry friend’s head. The monkey chirped happily, hugging his arm.
Returning Home
By the time they returned, their basket was filled perfectly with guava, lemon, and pandan leaves — despite all the quarrels and silliness. Dad met them at the door, surprised.
“You two really did it?” he asked, looking at the basket.
CUTIS nodded proudly, while the monkey puffed up his chest, pointing at himself. Then they pointed at each other, both trying to take credit. CUTIS shouted, “I did more!” The monkey screeched back, “Eek-eek-eek!” — as if to say, “No, me!”
Dad shook his head, laughing so hard he nearly dropped the pot he was carrying. “You’re both equally amazing… and equally funny!”
Preparing the Bath
Together, Dad placed the leaves into a pot of warm water. The fragrance spread through the house, calming everyone instantly. CUTIS stirred the water gently while the monkey perched on the counter, sniffing the sweet aroma.
The monkey leaned too far and nearly fell into the pot. CUTIS caught him just in time, scolding, “You’d smell like soup if you fell in!” Everyone laughed, including Mom, who peeked in from the bed.
The Baby’s Herbal Bath
Finally, the baby was brought out for the bath. Wrapped in a soft cloth, the newborn looked around curiously. Dad gently placed the baby into the herbal water, where the leaves floated like little green boats.
The baby wriggled, then smiled softly, as if enjoying the warmth. CUTIS and the monkey leaned close, watching proudly.
The monkey made a soft cooing sound, reaching out carefully to touch a leaf floating near the baby’s hand. CUTIS whispered, “See? The baby likes it because of us.”
At that moment, their earlier quarrels didn’t matter anymore. They had worked together, argued, laughed, and in the end, brought something truly special to their family.
Funniest Ending
After the bath, Dad praised them again. “You two are the best team.”
Feeling triumphant, CUTIS declared, “Yes, but I was the smarter one.”
The monkey gasped, shook his head violently, and wagged a finger as if saying, “No, me!”
Within seconds, they were mock-arguing again, making silly faces and pointing fingers. Mom laughed so hard her eyes teared up, and even the baby made a tiny happy noise, almost like laughter.
And so, the day ended with CUTIS and the baby monkey once again proving that even quarrels — when mixed with love and laughter — can become the funniest, most heartwarming memories.
Conclusion
The adventure of CUTIS and the baby monkey harvesting special leaves turned out to be more than just helping Dad. It became a story of friendship, teamwork, silly quarrels, and unstoppable laughter. Their fights were never serious — just moments that made their bond even stronger.
In the end, the newborn baby received a fragrant, soothing bath, Dad got the help he needed, and the whole family was filled with happiness. CUTIS and the baby monkey might argue and get angry with each other, but one thing is certain — their love and loyalty always win.
And perhaps, that’s what makes them the funniest and cutest team the world has ever seen. 😂🐒❤️
