Cubis the monkey is usually full of energy, bouncing from one corner of the house to the other. But there’s one thing that makes him turn into the sneakiest escape artist—bath time! The moment he hears the sound of running water and sees the shampoo bottle come out, Cubis suddenly remembers he has “important business” somewhere else.
This time was no different. As soon as Dad called, “Cubis, time for your bath!” the little monkey’s eyes grew wide. Without a second thought, he darted across the room, his tiny feet pattering on the floor, and whoosh!—he vanished under the bed.
From under the bed came the sound of muffled chattering, almost as if Cubis was arguing with himself. He peeked out with just his nose showing, his wide eyes clearly saying, You’re not catching me this time! Dad crouched down and spotted him, trying not to laugh. “Cubis, come on now. You’ll feel so fresh and clean after.”
But Cubis wasn’t convinced. He scooted further back, clutching a forgotten sock as if it were a shield. Every time Dad reached out, Cubis scooted a little farther away, his mischievous grin peeking through the shadows. It turned into a full-blown game of hide-and-seek.
Finally, Mom walked in and giggled at the scene. “Cubis, don’t you want your favorite snack after your bath?” she asked sweetly. That made his ears perk up. Slowly, cautiously, he inched forward, torn between his dislike for baths and his love for treats.
The moment he got close enough, Dad scooped him up in one swift move. Cubis let out a playful squeak of protest, wriggling in Dad’s arms. But once he was in the warm water, with bubbles floating around and Mom gently scrubbing his fur, he relaxed. Soon, he was splashing around happily, turning the bathroom into his personal playground.
Afterward, wrapped in a soft towel and munching on his favorite snack, Cubis looked more like a fluffy little prince than the rebellious runaway he had been minutes earlier. Even though bath time always starts with chaos, it ends with laughter—and a very clean Cubis.
