The afternoon sun was warm and golden, casting soft rays over the small yard where baby monkey Minea sat on a wooden stool. A gentle breeze blew through the leaves as Daddy prepared a small tub filled with warm water and bubbles. Today was Minea’s bath time — but not just any bath — it was happening outside, under the open sky.
At first, Minea looked curious, tilting her little head as Daddy called, “Come here, sweetheart, it’s bath time.” She took tiny steps forward, her tail curling nervously. The sound of splashing water made her blink and clutch her tiny hands together. She wasn’t used to bathing outside — and there were birds watching from the trees!
Daddy smiled warmly. “Don’t worry, my little girl,” he said softly. “It’s just us.” He scooped her gently into the tub, and the warm water surrounded her tiny body. Minea gasped, her eyes wide, then quickly covered her face with both hands — so shy!
Her small shoulders trembled a little as she peeked through her fingers, watching Daddy laugh kindly. “Aww, my shy girl,” he teased. “It’s okay, no one’s watching.” But Minea still turned her face away, cheeks puffing adorably as if she were embarrassed to be seen.
When Daddy started pouring water gently over her back, she squirmed and made soft whimpering sounds, glancing around the yard. A butterfly fluttered nearby, and she tried to hide behind Daddy’s arm, pressing her tiny body close.
As the bath went on, Minea began to relax. The warm water and Daddy’s soft hands made her feel safe. Slowly, her little frown turned into a sweet smile. She even started playing with the bubbles, poking them with her finger and giggling when they popped.
Daddy couldn’t stop smiling — his shy baby was slowly turning brave. “See? Isn’t that nice?” he whispered, rinsing her hair gently. Minea nodded shyly, still hiding her face now and then, but her tail wagged happily.
When the bath was done, Daddy wrapped her in a soft towel and lifted her into his arms. Minea snuggled close, her eyes half-closed, comforted and clean. The moment was quiet, pure, and full of love — just a shy little monkey and her caring daddy, sharing peace under the afternoon sun.
