Lyly had a very important mission that afternoon: she needed to hide from her mother. Earlier, she had secretly stolen a piece of fruit from the kitchen and knew trouble was coming. The moment she heard her mother calling her name, Lyly’s eyes widened. With quick little steps, she scampered across the room, searching for the perfect hiding spot where she could stay unseen.
She finally chose a corner behind the sofa, where a soft blanket had been left behind. Lyly carefully pulled it over her head, peeking out just enough to make sure she was safe. Her tiny hands clutched the edge of the fabric as she tried her best to stay quiet. Every sound made her freeze. Was that Mom’s footsteps? Lyly held her breath, determined not to get caught.
But hiding is hard work—especially for a curious, playful monkey like Lyly. The room was warm, and the blanket smelled comforting. Her tense little body slowly relaxed. Her eyelids grew heavy, blinking slower and slower. Without realizing it, Lyly curled up into a tiny ball, still half-covered, still believing she was invisible.
Minutes passed. Then more minutes. When Mom finally entered the room, she stopped and listened. The house was unusually quiet. She followed a faint, soft sound—a tiny snore. Moving closer, she gently lifted the edge of the blanket and burst into laughter. There was Lyly, fast asleep, one hand tucked under her chin, the other still gripping the blanket like a shield.
Mom couldn’t help but smile. All that effort to hide, only to be defeated by sleep. She quietly called Dad over, and together they watched the peaceful scene, trying not to laugh too loudly. Lyly stirred slightly but didn’t wake up, completely unaware that her “perfect hiding spot” had been discovered.
Instead of waking her, Mom gently adjusted the blanket and let Lyly rest. When Lyly finally woke up later, she looked around in confusion, then proudly smiled—clearly convinced her hiding plan had worked.
It became one of those unforgettable moments, full of laughter and warmth, reminding everyone that sometimes the funniest memories happen when plans don’t go quite right.
