Cubis, our clever little monkey, is full of surprises—and today, he outdid himself! From the moment he saw Dad busy with chores and not paying much attention to him, Cubis decided it was time for a dramatic plan. With a small groan and a slow shuffle, he plopped down on the floor, placing a tiny hand over his forehead like a seasoned actor.
Dad rushed over immediately, concerned. “Cubis, what’s wrong? Are you feeling okay?” he asked, kneeling beside him. Cubis gave a weak little cough, looking up with the most pitiful eyes you’ve ever seen. His tail drooped, and he even refused his favorite banana slices. That’s when we really started to worry!
Dad picked him up gently, carried him to his little bed, and even fetched a blanket. Cubis snuggled in, enjoying every second of the royal treatment. He got belly rubs, cuddles, and all of Dad’s attention—just what he wanted. But something seemed…off. There were no real signs of illness, and his energy level suddenly spiked the moment Dad stepped out of the room.
As soon as Dad was distracted again, Cubis peeked out from under the blanket and tiptoed toward the fruit basket. He couldn’t resist grabbing a piece of mango and doing a little victory dance behind the couch! That’s when we knew—he wasn’t sick at all. He was faking it just to be spoiled!
Dad returned to catch Cubis mid-dance, fruit in hand and clearly full of mischief. The moment their eyes met, Cubis froze… then gave a cheeky grin as if to say, “Gotcha!” Dad couldn’t help but laugh. “You little trickster,” he said, scooping Cubis up.
It turns out, Cubis just missed his dad and wanted a little extra love. And honestly, who could resist such a sweet (and clever) monkey’s act? He may be a bit of a drama king, but we wouldn’t have him any other way!
