The morning at the little animal house began peacefully. The sun peeked through the window, filling the cozy room with golden light. Yen Nhi was sitting on the floor with her gentle smile, brushing the soft fur of Baby Monkey. The little one cooed happily, his tiny hands clutching her sleeve as if she were his favorite person in the whole world.
But not far away, CUTIS sat quietly, watching. His bright eyes followed every move Yen Nhi made — every pat, every gentle word, every sweet smile that she gave to Baby Monkey. Normally, CUTIS was cheerful and full of energy, but today there was something different about him. His tail swished slowly on the ground, and his ears twitched. Something inside him didn’t feel right.
CUTIS and Baby Monkey had always been close. They ate together, played together, and even napped side by side. Yen Nhi loved them both equally—or at least that’s how it used to seem. But lately, she had been spending more time with Baby Monkey. She would pick him up, feed him milk, and talk to him in a soft, affectionate voice. CUTIS started to notice that when he came near, Yen Nhi was too busy with Baby Monkey to notice him.
At first, CUTIS tried to ignore it. He went to the corner and played with his toy ball, occasionally glancing back at them. But every time he saw Yen Nhi hug Baby Monkey or call him “my little darling,” CUTIS’s chest tightened a bit more.
When Baby Monkey finished his bottle, Yen Nhi clapped softly. “Good boy! You drank it all! You’re growing so fast,” she said lovingly. She kissed the little monkey on the head, and he squealed happily. CUTIS tilted his head and gave a small “huff.”
Yen Nhi finally turned to CUTIS and said, “Aww, don’t be jealous! Come here!” But CUTIS didn’t move. He just looked away, pretending to be interested in a spot on the floor.
Yen Nhi laughed softly and returned her attention to Baby Monkey. That was when CUTIS’s patience began to fade. He stood up, walked over to Yen Nhi, and gave her a little nudge with his head. “Woof,” he said, as if to remind her, Hey, I’m here too!
But before Yen Nhi could pet him, Baby Monkey climbed onto her shoulder and squeaked playfully. Yen Nhi giggled, “Oh, you’re so funny!” and reached for the monkey again. CUTIS froze. His tail stopped wagging. His ears lowered.
Then it happened — the moment that made everyone in the house stop for a second. CUTIS gave a small growl — not loud or angry, but full of emotion. He wasn’t really angry in a dangerous way; he was hurt. His feelings were bruised. He turned around and walked away, lying down in his bed by the door, facing the wall.
Yen Nhi blinked in surprise. “CUTIS… are you mad at me?” she asked softly. CUTIS didn’t move. Only his ears twitched when she called his name.
Baby Monkey, still on Yen Nhi’s shoulder, looked at CUTIS with wide, innocent eyes. He didn’t understand why his friend looked so sad. He slowly climbed down from Yen Nhi and toddled toward the corner where CUTIS lay. When he got close, he reached out his tiny hand and touched CUTIS’s paw.
CUTIS opened one eye and saw Baby Monkey sitting there with a confused look. The little one made a small sound — half apology, half curiosity. CUTIS sighed and turned his head slightly, as if saying, “It’s not your fault.”
Yen Nhi came over, gently setting down the milk bottle. She knelt beside them and placed her hand on CUTIS’s head. “I’m sorry, CUTIS. I didn’t mean to make you feel left out,” she whispered. “You’re my good boy too.”
Her words were soft and full of love. CUTIS’s body relaxed just a little, but he still wouldn’t look at her. Yen Nhi smiled knowingly. “You want me to prove it, huh?”
She reached for the brush and began to comb CUTIS’s fur, just as she had done with Baby Monkey. Slowly, his eyes softened. The warmth of her hand reminded him of how much she cared. Then Baby Monkey climbed up next to CUTIS, curling against his side. The two of them sat together quietly — one furry, one tiny and pink-faced — and the tension began to melt away.
After a few minutes, CUTIS lifted his head and gave Baby Monkey a small lick on the arm. The little monkey squealed with delight and hugged him back tightly. Yen Nhi laughed. “There! My two boys are friends again!”
From that day on, Yen Nhi made sure to balance her affection. In the mornings, she played fetch with CUTIS first before feeding Baby Monkey. Then in the afternoons, she gave them both cuddles together. Whenever she gave milk to the monkey, CUTIS got a treat too.
From that day on, Yen Nhi made sure to balance her affection. In the mornings, she played fetch with CUTIS first before feeding Baby Monkey. Then in the afternoons, she gave them both cuddles together. Whenever she gave milk to the monkey, CUTIS got a treat too.
But even with all that, CUTIS still had his funny moments. If Yen Nhi hugged Baby Monkey for too long, he would walk over and wedge himself between them, as if to say, Don’t forget about me! Yen Nhi would burst out laughing and hug them both.
One evening, the three of them were sitting outside watching the sunset. The sky turned orange and pink, and the warm wind rustled the leaves. Baby Monkey sat on Yen Nhi’s lap, and CUTIS lay beside her, resting his head on her leg. She stroked them both gently and said, “You two are my heart. I can’t imagine a day without you.”
CUTIS looked up, his eyes full of trust again. He finally understood that Yen Nhi’s heart was big enough for both of them. Baby Monkey giggled and reached over to pat CUTIS’s nose. CUTIS wagged his tail and playfully nudged him back, making the little one laugh even louder.
Later that night, Yen Nhi posted a photo of them cuddled together with the caption: “CUTIS got jealous today when I pampered Baby Monkey too much 😂 But look at them now — best friends again!” The picture quickly spread online, and people fell in love with their bond.
Everyone commented things like:
“CUTIS looks so expressive! He really has feelings like a human!”
“Poor CUTIS, he just wanted attention!”
“Yen Nhi is such a good mom to both of them ❤️”
As the comments poured in, Yen Nhi smiled to herself. She looked over at CUTIS and Baby Monkey sleeping peacefully side by side and whispered, “You two make my world brighter every single day.”
From that moment, CUTIS never really stayed angry again. Whenever Yen Nhi pampered Baby Monkey, he would simply wait patiently, knowing that his turn was coming. And sometimes, when Yen Nhi wasn’t looking, CUTIS would nudge Baby Monkey closer to her — as if saying, Go on, she loves you too.
It turned out that CUTIS’s little burst of jealousy wasn’t such a bad thing after all. It reminded Yen Nhi to show her love equally and reminded everyone watching that even animals can feel emotions just like people — love, jealousy, and forgiveness.
By the end of the day, the house was filled again with laughter and warmth. CUTIS and Baby Monkey snuggled together, sharing one blanket. Yen Nhi sat beside them, whispering softly, “Goodnight, my sweet family.”
And as CUTIS drifted off to sleep, his tail gave one happy wag — proof that everything was back to love, peace, and friendship again. ❤️🐶🐒
