The morning was unusually quiet in the household. Monkey Lala, always full of energy and chatter, sat by the front door, her little paws gripping her favorite plush banana. Today was different—today, she had to say goodbye.
CEO Kien, her beloved human and constant companion, was preparing for a long business trip. His suitcase sat by the door, packed with formal shirts, paperwork, and his laptop. Lala had been watching him pack all night, her eyes full of worry, sensing that something was changing. Normally, Kien’s mornings were filled with playtime, belly rubs, and shared breakfasts, but today, there was only the sound of zippers and the quiet tapping of phone calls.
As Kien knelt to tie his shoes, Lala climbed onto his lap, wrapping her little arms around his neck tightly. It was her way of saying, “Don’t go.” Kien gently patted her head, trying to reassure her, whispering, “I’ll be back soon, Lala. Be a good girl while I’m away.” But the sadness in her eyes told him she already missed him.
When the car arrived, Lala followed him all the way to the gate. She didn’t throw a tantrum or make a scene—just sat there, still, watching the man who meant the world to her walk away. Her big, round eyes never left him until the car turned the corner and disappeared.
Back inside, Lala curled up on Kien’s pillow, the scent still fresh, and let out a soft, heartbroken sigh. She refused her favorite snack and ignored her toys. The house felt too quiet, too empty without his voice and laughter.
Though she didn’t understand business trips or meetings, Lala knew one thing: she would wait. Whether it took days or weeks, she would be at the door when he returned, ready to jump into his arms again. Because for Monkey Lala, no amount of time or distance could break the bond she shared with her CEO.
