Little Cici was just starting to explore her surroundings. As a rescued baby monkey living in a quiet backyard with her human caregivers, every day brought new discoveries—and new surprises.
This morning, she had been playing happily near the garden, chasing fallen leaves and trying to grab butterflies with her tiny hands. Her joy was innocent and full of life. But then… something changed.
From the corner of the yard, a cat crept closer. It wasn’t aggressive—it was just curious. But to Cici, the cat’s slow movements and unblinking stare felt threatening. She froze instantly, her tiny body stiffening like a statue. Her big eyes locked onto the cat, and her small hands clenched tightly onto the grass.
She didn’t move. She didn’t cry. She didn’t even blink.
Her caregiver noticed the change right away—Cici wasn’t jumping or giggling anymore. She rushed over and saw Cici crouched low, trembling silently while the cat sat just a few feet away, tail swishing, eyes watching.
The caregiver gently picked Cici up and held her close. Cici didn’t resist—she simply clung tighter, heart pounding, eyes still wide with fear. The caregiver softly stroked her back and whispered calming words. Slowly, Cici’s muscles relaxed. Her breathing steadied. But even then, she kept glancing around to be sure the cat was gone.
It had been a harmless moment, but to baby Cici, it was a world of fear she hadn’t known before. It reminded everyone how small and sensitive she still was—how easily a simple curiosity could feel like a threat to a creature so young.
By the end of the day, Cici was back to playing—but her caregivers kept a closer watch now, understanding more deeply how much reassurance and safety she still needed in this big, unpredictable world.
