It was a sunny afternoon, and Monkey Lyly was in a cheerful mood. She had been looking forward to this day all week—her neighbor, the little dog Coco, had promised to take a walk with her around the garden. Lyly even picked out her favorite bow and spent the morning grooming herself, glancing at the door every few minutes, waiting excitedly for Coco to arrive.
But as the hours passed, Coco didn’t show up. Lyly paced near the window, peeking outside again and again. The breeze carried the sound of birds and rustling leaves, but no familiar footsteps. Her little face slowly turned from bright anticipation to quiet confusion. She climbed up on her perch, folded her arms, and sighed deeply.
The cameraman tried to cheer her up with her favorite snacks, but Lyly just poked at them without much interest. Every small sound from outside made her ears twitch—she thought maybe, just maybe, Coco was finally here. But each time, disappointment followed. Her eyes softened with sadness as she sat by the door, waiting like a loyal friend who refused to give up hope.
As the sun began to set, Lyly’s energy faded completely. She slumped against the wall, chin resting on her hands, looking heartbroken. It was clear she felt let down—not angry, just quietly sad. When Mom came over to comfort her, Lyly leaned in, resting her head on Mom’s shoulder. It was a tender moment, showing just how much feelings can mean, even to a little monkey.
Later that evening, Coco’s owner came by to apologize—Coco had fallen asleep after lunch and missed the playdate entirely! When Lyly heard this, her eyes brightened just a bit. The disappointment didn’t vanish, but her heart softened again. She forgave quickly, showing the kind and gentle soul she always had.
The next day, Coco arrived early, and Lyly ran to greet him with joy. Her sadness was gone, replaced by laughter and excitement—proof that even after disappointment, friendship and forgiveness always win.
