That afternoon began like any other, quiet and ordinary, until Monkey Cubis decided to do something no one expected. Dad was sitting on the porch, looking tired after a long day of work. His shoulders were heavy, and his eyes stared far into the distance. Cubis noticed everything. With his sharp little eyes and caring heart, he could sense that Dad needed comfort.
Cubis climbed down from his favorite spot and slowly walked toward Dad. Instead of making his usual playful noises, he moved gently, almost carefully. He reached out and placed his tiny hand on Dad’s knee, looking up with warm, understanding eyes. That small touch made Dad smile faintly, but Cubis wasn’t done yet.
The little monkey climbed onto Dad’s lap and wrapped his arms around Dad’s chest in a soft, clumsy hug. He rested his head against Dad’s heart, listening quietly, as if he wanted to make sure everything was okay. Cubis even patted Dad’s arm, copying the way Dad always comforted him when he was scared or sleepy.
Dad froze for a moment, surprised by the unexpected affection. His eyes filled with tears as he realized how deeply Cubis cared. All the stress and worries he had been holding onto suddenly felt lighter. He gently stroked Cubis’s back, his voice trembling as he whispered words of love and gratitude.
Cubis looked up and gave Dad a bright, innocent smile, then leaned in again, refusing to let go. It was his way of saying, “You’re not alone.” That simple, sweet act touched Dad’s heart more than any words ever could.
By the end of the afternoon, Dad was openly crying, but they were tears of happiness. Monkey Cubis had reminded him that love doesn’t need to be big or loud to be powerful. Sometimes, it comes in the form of a small hug from a tiny monkey, healing the heart in the most beautiful way.
