Cubis was a curious little monkey who never let his dad out of his sight. Wherever Dad went, Cubis was sure to follow—whether it was to the kitchen, the yard, or even just across the room. To Cubis, Dad was not just family but also his best friend, playmate, and protector.
One sunny afternoon, Dad stepped outside for just a moment to grab something from the shed. Cubis, who had been happily nibbling on a snack, suddenly noticed the door closing behind him. His eyes grew wide, and his little heart began to race. “Where’s Dad? Did he leave me?” Cubis thought anxiously. He dropped his snack and scrambled to the door, pressing his tiny hands against it while letting out the saddest little squeaks.
For a few seconds, he truly believed he had been left all alone. His tail twitched nervously, and his face crumpled as if tears might follow. But just then—the door creaked open, and there was Dad, holding a banana he had grabbed just for Cubis!
The little monkey’s fear instantly melted into pure joy. He squealed, jumped straight into Dad’s arms, and wrapped himself around his neck as tightly as he could. It was as if Cubis was saying, “Don’t ever leave me again!” Dad laughed warmly, stroking Cubis’s fur, assuring him that he would never truly be gone.
To make up for the short scare, Dad sat down with Cubis and shared the banana. Cubis chattered happily between bites, sneaking little cuddles and refusing to let go of Dad’s hand. What started as a moment of panic quickly turned into a heartwarming reminder of their unbreakable bond.
In the end, Cubis learned that even when Dad steps away for a moment, he always comes back—sometimes with a treat in hand! And for this little monkey, there was no greater happiness than knowing he was safe, loved, and never truly alone.
