
The morning sun rose softly over the little bamboo house by the river, where CUTIS and his family lived happily among the trees. The air was filled with the gentle chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves, a peaceful sound that always marked the start of a new day. But today felt different. CUTIS noticed something unusual the moment he woke upāBaby Monkey wasnāt jumping around like he usually did.
Normally, Baby Monkey would run to CUTISās side, giggling, tugging at his tail, and demanding breakfast. But this morning, he sat quietly in a corner, shivering slightly, his tiny eyes half-closed. CUTIS tilted his head, curious and concerned. āHey, little one, whatās wrong?ā he seemed to ask, inching closer.
When CUTIS touched Baby Monkeyās forehead, he froze for a secondāit was hot. Too hot. The babyās tiny hands trembled as he weakly clung to CUTISās arm. That was all the confirmation CUTIS needed. The clever monkey immediately knew Baby Monkey was sick.
Without hesitation, CUTIS sprang into action. He ran to Mom, who was still sorting fruits in a basket. He tugged at her clothes, then pointed back toward the room, making worried noises. Mom looked up, sensing the urgency. āWhatās wrong, CUTIS?ā she asked, following him quickly.


When she saw Baby Monkey curled up, breathing weakly, her face filled with worry. She touched his forehead and gasped, āOh no⦠fever!ā CUTIS made a soft whimpering sound, as if to say, āDonāt worry, Mom, Iāll help.ā
Mom immediately ran to get a thermometer and some medicine, while CUTIS stayed beside the baby, gently stroking his tiny hand. The baby looked up at him with tired eyes, as if asking for comfort. CUTIS sat down, wrapping his arms around the little one, trying to keep him warm. His tail softly brushed against Baby Monkeyās cheek, and for a moment, the baby stopped shivering.
Mom came back with a damp cloth and medicine. But Baby Monkey refused to open his mouth. He turned away, whining softly. CUTIS watched for a second, then got an idea. Being the clever monkey he was, CUTIS remembered how Mom sometimes played games to distract Baby Monkey during feeding.
So, CUTIS grabbed a small banana from the table and pretended to eat it dramatically, making exaggerated āyum-yumā faces. He then looked at the medicine cup, pointed to it, and made the same face againāpretending it was tasty. Mom laughed softly at CUTISās little performance. Surprisingly, Baby Monkey looked curious. Slowly, he opened his mouth just a bit, and Mom quickly gave him the medicine.


CUTIS clapped his hands happily and made a proud chirping sound. His trick worked!
After taking the medicine, Baby Monkey rested his head on CUTISās chest. CUTIS could feel the little heartbeat, weak but steady. He gently rocked him back and forth, humming in soft monkey sounds that always calmed the baby. Hours passed slowly. The fever hadnāt gone yet, but CUTIS refused to leave his side.
Later in the afternoon, CUTIS went to fetch a small towel from the line outside. He dipped it in cool water and carefully placed it on Baby Monkeyās foreheadājust like he had seen Mom do earlier. Mom watched from the corner, touched by his gentle care. āYou really are something special, CUTIS,ā she said softly.
As the day went on, CUTIS did everything to keep the baby comfortable. He brought him bits of fruitāpeeling bananas, picking only the softest partsāand even fanned him with a large leaf when the room got too warm. Every now and then, he would press his cheek against Baby Monkeyās to check if the heat was going down.
By evening, the fever had dropped a little. Baby Monkey opened his eyes and weakly smiled. CUTISās heart lifted. He gently tapped the babyās nose, and for the first time that day, a faint giggle came out. That small sound was like music to CUTIS.





But CUTIS didnāt stop there. He knew rest was important. So, when Baby Monkey tried to get up and play, CUTIS gently pushed him back down, covering him with a small blanket. CUTIS then sat right beside him, staying completely still like a furry guardian.
The night fell, and everyone in the house went quiet. Mom whispered a prayer of thanks for the little oneās improving health. Meanwhile, CUTIS didnāt sleep. He kept one arm around Baby Monkey, his eyes occasionally blinking open to check on him. Every time the baby coughed or moved, CUTIS would softly pat his chest and hum again.
By morning, the fever had completely broken. Baby Monkey woke up with bright eyes, stretching his little arms and smiling up at CUTIS. CUTIS yawned widelyāhe hadnāt slept at allābut his face lit up with joy. He hugged the baby tightly, spinning him around.
Mom walked in and gasped with happiness. āYou did it, CUTIS! Heās better!ā she exclaimed. CUTIS puffed up proudly and chirped excitedly, showing off his heroic face.
To celebrate, Mom prepared a big breakfast of fruit, milk, and honey. CUTIS helped feed Baby Monkey carefully, handing him small banana slices and clapping whenever the baby took a bite. The room was full of laughter again, the heavy sadness from yesterday completely gone.





Later, CUTIS took Baby Monkey outside to get some fresh air. The morning breeze was cool, and the sunlight danced on the leaves. CUTIS pointed to the trees, showing the baby how the birds flew and how the river sparkled. Baby Monkey squeaked happily, climbing onto CUTISās shoulder and wrapping his little arms around his neck.
It was a heartwarming sightāthe clever protector and his tiny friend, back together, smiling under the golden sun. CUTIS couldnāt stop grinning. He felt proud, not just because he had helped, but because he had proven something deeper: love and care can heal more powerfully than any medicine.
Throughout the next few days, CUTIS stayed extra attentive. Whenever Baby Monkey sneezed or coughed, he would immediately bring water or rush to Mom for help. And Baby Monkey, still a little weak but happy, followed CUTIS everywhere, clinging to him like a shadow. Their bond grew even stronger.
At one point, Mom said with a smile, āCUTIS, youāre not just smartāyouāve got the heart of a true brother.ā CUTIS tilted his head proudly, puffing his chest like he understood every word.




That evening, as the sun dipped behind the hills, CUTIS and Baby Monkey sat by the riverbank watching the water ripple. The orange light painted the sky, and the two of them shared a peaceful silence. Baby Monkey leaned his tiny head against CUTISās shoulder, and CUTIS smiled softly, wrapping his arm around him again.
Life had returned to normal, but something had changed. From that day on, CUTIS was more than just the smart oneāhe was the heart of the family. The one who watched, cared, and protected. And whenever anyone in the family got sick or sad, they all knew who would be there firstāCUTIS, the clever, loving hero.
The bond between CUTIS and Baby Monkey became a story the whole village talked about. People said, āIf you want to see real friendship, go see CUTIS and his baby brother.ā And truly, whenever someone watched themālaughing, playing, or huggingāit was impossible not to smile.
Because love, care, and kindness, no matter how small, have the power to heal everything. And CUTIS, the smart and gentle monkey, proved it beautifully. š¤©šā¤ļø
