









~ A Heart-Stopping Tale of Worry, Hope, and a Lesson Learned ~
It was supposed to be an ordinary morning on the peaceful farm where CUTIS, the clever and usually responsible young farmer, took care of animals with the utmost love and attention. Among his many companions, the baby monkey held a special place in his heart. Tiny, energetic, and endlessly curious, the baby monkey was always at CUTISâs side, swinging from his arms or riding in the basket of his bike. Their bond was unbreakableâor so it seemed.
That morning, CUTIS had a lot on his mind. The tomatoes needed watering, the goats had escaped their pen, and someone had called in asking for help fixing a broken water pipe in the garden. Amid the chaos, CUTIS had unknowingly let his guard down.
As usual, the baby monkey trailed CUTIS around the farm, hopping from fence post to tree branch, nibbling on bits of fruit, and chattering with excitement at every fluttering butterfly. CUTIS had placed the monkey on a wooden bench under the mango tree with a slice of watermelon, thinking it would keep him occupied while he dealt with the goats.
Minutes passed, then more. The sun rose higher, casting shadows across the farm. CUTIS returned, wiping sweat from his brow, only to find the bench empty.
His heart skipped a beat.









âBaby monkey?â he called, voice shaky but hopeful. âWhere are you, little buddy?â
No answer. Just the sound of leaves rustling in the warm breeze and the distant clucking of chickens. Panic started creeping in.
CUTIS checked all the usual spotsâthe shady corner under the banana tree, the chicken coop roof where the monkey liked to sunbathe, even the feed shed. Nothing. He ran around the farm, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios. Maybe the baby monkey wandered off? Maybe he got stuck somewhere?
Then a thought froze CUTIS in his tracks.
âWhat if someone took him?â
A chill ran down his spine.
Just yesterday, a strange man had visited the farm, asking lots of questions about the animals. He claimed he was a traveler, curious about farm life. CUTIS had been polite but noticed how the manâs eyes lingered a little too long on the baby monkey, who had, of course, climbed up CUTISâs shoulder and flashed his cheeky grin.
âCould he have come back?â CUTIS whispered to himself in disbelief.
Without wasting another second, CUTIS bolted to the gate and dashed out onto the dirt road, looking left and right for any signsâfootprints, tire marks, anything. He even stopped by the small food stall down the road.
âDid you see a man pass by? Maybe with a small monkey?â he asked the vendor breathlessly.








The vendor blinked. âYes⊠not long ago. He had a small animal in a cloth bag. Looked like a monkey. He said he was heading toward the village.â
CUTIS didnât wait for more. He grabbed his bicycle and pedaled like his life depended on it, his heart pounding louder than the wheels spinning beneath him.
The road to the village was dusty and uneven, but CUTIS barely noticed. He kept picturing the baby monkeyâscared, confused, maybe calling out for him. Guilt consumed him. How could I be so careless? How could I let this happen?
Finally, he reached the village market. It was crowded, full of color and noiseâvendors calling out prices, children laughing, and locals going about their day. CUTIS scanned every face, every stall.
Then he saw him.
The same man from yesterday, crouched near a corner stall, his backpack on the groundâshifting slightly.
CUTIS approached slowly, trying to stay calm.
âExcuse me,â he said firmly. âWhatâs in the bag?â
The man turned, startled. âJust some things I bought.â
CUTIS knelt beside the bag. âIt moved.â
The man stood abruptly, as if to leave, but CUTIS blocked his path. A crowd began to gather. âOpen the bag,â someone said. âLet us see.â
Cornered and panicked, the man finally opened the zipperâand there, curled up and trembling, was the baby monkey.
The little creature looked up, let out a soft whimper, and jumped straight into CUTISâs arms. The crowd cheered and scolded the stranger, who quickly fled when a local policeman stepped in.






CUTIS hugged the baby monkey tightly, tears of relief streaming down his face.
âIâm so sorry,â he whispered, burying his face in the monkeyâs soft fur. âIâll never let anything happen to you again.â
Back at the farm, CUTIS sat with the baby monkey on his lap, watching the sun slowly set over the fields. His heart was still heavy with guilt, but also overflowing with gratitude. He realized how precious life is, how quickly things can change when you let your guard down for even a moment.
From that day forward, CUTIS was more alert than ever. He never left the baby monkey out of sight. They walked together, worked together, and even napped together in the shade. And every time the monkey wrapped his tiny fingers around CUTISâs thumb, it was a silent promiseâone of trust, protection, and love.
The incident became a tale shared around the village. âThe day CUTIS almost lost the baby monkey,â theyâd say, shaking their heads in disbelief. But for CUTIS, it wasnât just a story. It was a wake-up call. And one he would never forget.
So if you ever visit the farm and see a clever young farmer with a mischievous baby monkey clinging tightly to his shirt, know thisâwhat looks like simple companionship is actually a bond forged through fear, courage, and the lesson that love must always be protected. Always. đđâ€ïž