Little Pupu Monkey sat patiently outside the small shop, his tail wrapped neatly around his legs. His mom had gone inside to buy some fruit, and though he was curious and playful by nature, today he decided to be a good boy and wait just as she told him to.
The sun was warm, the breeze gentle, and people walking by couldn’t help but smile at the little monkey sitting so still. Pupu’s eyes sparkled as he watched a butterfly flutter past and a bird hop along the sidewalk. But even with all these distractions, he didn’t move from his spot.
Inside, his mom kept glancing out the window to check on him. Each time, she saw him sitting just where she left him—no mischief, no wandering, just pure patience. She felt a little proud smile tug at her lips.
After a few more minutes, she stepped outside with a small paper bag in her hand. Pupu’s eyes lit up as he saw her, but he didn’t run to her. Instead, he waited until she was close, just like she had taught him.
“You were such a good boy, Pupu!” his mom said, kneeling down beside him. “I’m so proud of you for waiting.”
Pupu beamed, his little chest puffing up with pride. That’s when his mom reached into the bag and pulled out a ripe, juicy mango—his favorite!
His eyes widened with joy as he accepted the treat, peeling it quickly and taking a big, sweet bite. The juice dribbled down his chin as he let out a happy giggle.
They sat together on a nearby bench, sharing fruit and laughter. His mom hugged him tightly and said, “When you show patience, good things come.”
Pupu learned an important lesson that day: being good and waiting patiently wasn’t always easy, but it could lead to the sweetest rewards.
