It started with one missing banana. Dad searched the kitchen, the basket, even the fridge, but it was gone without a trace. He laughed it off, thinking he must have eaten it already. But the next morning, two apples disappeared. By the third day, oranges were missing too. That’s when everyone realized something strange was happening.
Little Cubis watched everything from the corner, his innocent face perfectly calm. No one suspected him. He spent his days playing quietly, but whenever Dad stepped outside, Cubis’s eyes sparkled with mischief. As soon as the coast was clear, he tiptoed toward the fruit basket, glancing left and right like a professional thief.
With quick hands, Cubis grabbed the best fruits—bright bananas, shiny apples, sweet oranges—and hid them under a small cloth. Then, carrying his secret treasure, he sneaked out to the yard. What no one knew was that Cubis had a plan.
Behind the house, neighborhood kids often gathered to play. Cubis approached them confidently, holding up the fruit like precious goods. With dramatic gestures and excited sounds, he “sold” the fruits in exchange for snacks, shiny wrappers, and even toy marbles. The kids laughed, amazed by his cleverness, and happily joined his little business.
Meanwhile, Dad stood in the kitchen scratching his head, completely confused by the vanishing fruit. Mom noticed Cubis chewing on snacks he never had before and raised an eyebrow. Something didn’t add up.
The truth was revealed when Dad followed Cubis one afternoon. Hiding behind a tree, he watched in disbelief as Cubis handed over an apple and proudly accepted a cookie in return. Dad couldn’t help but burst out laughing, giving away his hiding spot.
Cubis froze. Fruit in hand, eyes wide, he looked guilty—then quickly tried to hide the apple behind his back. Everyone laughed as Dad gently scooped him up, explaining that stealing wasn’t allowed, even if the plan was clever.
In the end, Cubis wasn’t punished. Instead, Dad gave him a small fruit of his own to share properly. The “tiny thief” business was officially closed—but Cubis’s cheeky smile promised more funny surprises ahead. 😲🍌🍎
