Alan, the little orphan baby monkey, had been through so much in his short life. Frail and pitiful, he often looked lost, his tiny eyes carrying the sadness of being without a mother’s arms to hold him. But today was different—it was his first real shower in his new home.
The bathroom was warm and filled with gentle light. Alan sat nervously, his thin body trembling as drops of water touched his fur. At first, he let out a soft cry, unsure of what was happening. The sound of running water was strange, the feeling of being wet unfamiliar. His little hands gripped tightly, as though searching for comfort that wasn’t there.
But his new caregiver stayed close, speaking softly, stroking his tiny back, and letting him know he was safe. Slowly, the fear in Alan’s eyes began to ease. The warm water washed away the dirt clinging to his fragile body, revealing his soft fur beneath. His cries softened to quiet whimpers, then to silence.
Though he was still pitiful in his smallness, something new began to show—a glimpse of peace. As the water ran down, it seemed to wash away not only the dust but also a little of his sadness. For the first time, Alan looked less like a forgotten orphan and more like a cherished child.
Wrapped in a soft towel after the bath, he clung tightly to the arms that held him. His body was clean, but more importantly, his heart had begun to feel warmth again.
Alan’s first shower was more than just washing—it was the beginning of healing. No longer abandoned, he had someone to care for him, someone to love him. The pitiful orphan was finally on his way to becoming a cherished son.
