Mary, the little baby monkey, is usually cheerful and clingy, always wanting to be close to her mommy’s chest. But today, when she reached out with her tiny hands to be lifted, Mommy gently refused, signaling her to stay put for a while. That single moment broke Mary’s little heart, and her emotions exploded.
Her big eyes filled with tears, her lips quivered, and within seconds, she burst into an angry cry. Her tiny arms flailed, stomping her little hands on the floor in frustration. She could not understand why Mommy wouldn’t pick her up—didn’t Mommy know that her world only felt safe when she was held?
The louder she cried, the redder her face grew. Mary screamed in protest, shaking her head and clinging to the floor as if to show her pain. Her little tail twitched in frustration, and every sound she made carried both anger and sadness. She wasn’t just upset—she felt abandoned, even if only for a short while.
Mommy looked at her with patience, though her heart ached at the sight. She knew Mary needed to learn small lessons of independence, but watching her cry so deeply was almost unbearable. After a moment, Mommy finally gave in, reaching out her arms to lift Mary up.
Instantly, the tantrum stopped. Mary buried her wet face against Mommy’s chest, holding on tightly, her cries fading into soft hiccups. In her little heart, she forgave her, but the fear of being denied still lingered.
For Mary, love means closeness, and even a short separation feels like heartbreak. Her cries remind everyone just how deeply a baby monkey needs comfort, warmth, and the constant presence of Mom.
