The morning sun peeked through the curtains, and Monkey Cubis was already up and bustling around. Today was special—Dad was coming home after several days away, and Cubis wanted to surprise him with a homemade meal.
Standing on his little stool in the kitchen, Cubis tied on his favorite apron—bright yellow with tiny bananas printed all over. He clapped his hands with excitement. “Dad’s going to love this!” he thought.
He decided on a simple but heartwarming menu: fresh fruit salad, toasted bread, and a warm cup of milk. First, Cubis carefully peeled bananas and sliced them into neat pieces. Then he added juicy strawberries, chunks of pineapple, and sweet grapes, tossing them together in a big bowl. The smell was heavenly.
Next came the bread. Cubis popped two slices into the toaster and waited patiently, humming a little tune. When the toast popped up, he spread a thin layer of honey over each slice, giggling at how sticky his fingers became. He made sure to arrange everything neatly on Dad’s favorite plate.
The milk was the final touch. Cubis warmed it gently on the stove, keeping a close eye so it wouldn’t spill over. He poured it into a mug and set it beside the plate, stepping back to admire his work. Everything looked perfect.
With the table set and the food ready, Cubis cleaned up the kitchen—well, as much as a little monkey could. Then he sat by the window, his tail swaying with anticipation, watching the path for any sign of Dad’s return.
Finally, he spotted him! Dad’s familiar figure appeared at the gate, carrying his travel bag and smiling warmly. Cubis dashed to the door, throwing his arms around him in a big hug before pulling him toward the table.
“Welcome home, Dad! I made this for you!” Cubis beamed.
Dad’s eyes softened as he took a bite of the sweet fruit and honey toast. “This is the best welcome I’ve ever had,” he said, ruffling Cubis’s fur.
And in that moment, Cubis knew all his effort had been worth it—because nothing tasted sweeter than making someone you love happy.
