





In a quiet corner of the countryside, a cheerful farm bustled with life. Among the ducks, goats, and hens, one unique pair stood out and captured everyoneâs heartsâCutis the kind-hearted farmer, and his clever little companion, Lu, a baby monkey with eyes full of mischief.
Cutis had raised Lu since she was just a few weeks old. They had a bond that was more like father and daughter than man and monkey. Every morning, they would eat breakfast togetherâCutis with his rice and tea, and Lu nibbling on slices of banana and mango. But on this particular morning, something hilarious was about to unfold.
It all started with a mischievous sparkle in Luâs eyes.
âHmm,â Cutis said, noticing the way Lu was fidgeting and peeking over at his wife, whom everyone affectionately called âMom.â âWhat are you up to now, little rascal?â
Lu simply giggled and climbed onto Cutisâs shoulder, whispering in his ear in her monkey wayâtiny grunts and expressions only he could understand. Her idea was clear: they would play a prank on Mom by pretending to be upset.
Cutis chuckled. âYou want to tease Mom, huh? Okay, letâs see how this goes.â
The two partners in crime sprang into action. Cutis crossed his arms, puffed his cheeks, and stomped his foot slightly, making it look like he was in a bad mood. Lu mimicked him, narrowing her little brows and putting on a pouty face, then crossing her arms exactly like Cutis.





Mom was nearby, humming a tune while hanging clothes to dry in the sun. She glanced over and saw the dramatic pair standing stiffly by the porch.
She frowned. âWhatâs wrong with you two? Why those faces?â
Cutis let out a big huff. âNothing,â he muttered in an exaggerated tone.
Lu gave a tiny grumble and looked away dramatically, pretending she didnât want to be spoken to.
Mom walked over, raising one eyebrow. âCutis, whatâs going on?â
Cutis tried hard not to laugh. âWeâre mad,â he said seriously.
âWhy?â Mom asked, confused.
Lu pointed to a random sock on the ground and made a frustrated sound as if that was the cause of their anger. She even picked it up and threw it down again, pretending to be furious.
Mom blinked. âA sock? Youâre mad about⌠a sock?â
Lu nodded sternly.
Cutis added, âItâs the last straw.â
That was too much for Lu. She couldnât hold it anymoreâshe burst out giggling, slapping her tiny hands together with joy. The act was over.
Mom crossed her arms and stared at them both with mock suspicion. âYou little pranksters!â
She picked up Lu and playfully tickled her belly, making the baby monkey squirm and squeal with laughter.
Cutis laughed so hard his belly shook. âYou shouldâve seen your face!â
âYou two are impossible,â Mom said, trying not to laugh too much herself.
But the show wasnât over.
Later that afternoon, Lu got another idea. She grabbed a tiny apron from the laundry basket and handed it to Cutis.






âOh?â he asked. âAnother performance?â
Lu nodded excitedly. This time, theyâd play pretend in the kitchen, acting like they were making something but constantly arguing in a comically exaggerated way.
Mom sat on the porch sipping her tea when she heard noises from the kitchen.
âNo, no, no!â Cutis said loudly. âThatâs not how you stir soup!â
Lu squeaked loudly and pointed her spoon in protest, shaking her head dramatically.
âThatâs way too much salt!â Cutis added, acting shocked.
Lu grabbed the salt shaker and shook it over the imaginary pot, pouring invisible salt into the air.
Cutis fell to his knees. âMy soup! Ruined!â
Lu covered her mouth in pretend shock, then started laughing again.
Mom walked in, barely able to hold back her own laughter. âWhat kind of cooking show is this?â
Lu ran to her, holding the spoon up proudly. Mom took it and tasted the invisible soup.
âMmm⌠delicious!â she said, playing along.
That night, after dinner, the family sat under the stars. Lu was snuggled between Cutis and Mom, her tiny arms hugging both of them. Cutis smiled and whispered, âYou did good today, little one. You made us laugh a lot.â
Mom nodded. âSheâs getting better at tricks every day.â
But Lu wasnât done yet.
As they sat quietly, she tiptoed away and came back with one of Momâs slippers. With a funny little growl, she shook it and tossed it in the air, then pointed to it with fake outrage.
âOh no,â Mom said, laughing again. âIs the slipper misbehaving now?â
Lu jumped onto Cutisâs lap and gave a loud sigh, flopping dramatically as if exhausted from all the drama.







Cutis looked at Mom. âYou know, sheâs not just funnyâsheâs smart too.â
âShe is,â Mom agreed, petting Luâs soft head. âAnd with you encouraging her, Iâm going to have my hands full.â
âDonât worry,â Cutis replied, grinning. âWeâre just getting started.â
From that day on, Lu and Cutis became the comedic stars of the village. Word of their pretend fights and dramatic skits spread quickly. Neighbors came by just to watch the monkeyâs hilarious expressions and Cutisâs over-the-top reactions.
And every time Mom pretended to fall for it, it just made Lu giggle more.
Their bond was more than just man and monkey. It was a friendship full of laughter, understanding, and endless joy. In a world that sometimes felt too serious, Cutis and Lu were a reminder that a little funâespecially when shared with someone you loveâcan go a long way.
So if you ever pass by that happy little farm, listen closely. You might just hear a fake argument, followed by roaring laughter. Itâs probably just Cutis and Lu, playing pretend againâteasing Mom, and bringing smiles to everyone around.