It was a peaceful afternoon in the monkey yard. The sun was shining, and the babies were full of playful energy. Pavpav, the smallest among them, sat quietly near a pile of leaves, nibbling on a tiny fruit. He loved watching the others play, even if he was too shy to join in.
Nearby, Jenny, his older playmate, was jumping and running around, chasing after a butterfly. Her excitement made her forget how tiny Pavpav was. As she turned quickly to catch it, her little foot came down — right where Pavpav was sitting.
A sharp squeak filled the air. Pavpav cried out, his small body trembling as the sudden pain shot through him. Jenny froze instantly, her eyes wide with shock. She hadn’t meant to hurt him — it was just an accident.
“Pavpav! Oh no!” she squealed softly, moving back in panic. Pavpav’s little hands clutched his side as he whimpered, his tail curling tight around his leg. His eyes filled with tears as he looked up, confused and frightened.
Mom came rushing over, hearing his cries. She scooped Pavpav up gently, checking his tiny body for injuries. “It’s okay, baby, Mommy’s here,” she whispered, her voice calm and soft. Pavpav buried his face against her chest, still shaking.
Jenny sat nearby, looking guilty and sad. Her playful energy was gone; she kept glancing at Pavpav, worried and remorseful. Mom gave her a reassuring look. “It was an accident,” she said softly, “but you must be careful, Jenny. Pavpav is still very small.”
As Mom rubbed Pavpav’s fur and comforted him, his cries slowly faded into soft whimpers. He blinked up at Jenny, who crawled closer and gently touched his tiny hand. Pavpav hesitated, then let out a small sound — not angry, just scared. Jenny lowered her head, pressing it gently against his arm as if saying sorry.
After a while, Pavpav leaned into her touch. His trembling stopped, replaced by soft sniffles and a sleepy sigh. Mom smiled, wrapping both little monkeys close together.
In that tender moment, fear and pain turned into forgiveness and love — a quiet reminder of how fragile and precious their bond truly was.
