It was a quiet afternoon in the garden, sunlight glowing softly through the green canopy. The air smelled of fresh leaves, and tiny baby monkey Nana clung tightly to a branch, her body trembling with exhaustion. Her little face showed a mixture of sadness and hunger, her eyes locked on the milk bottle hanging just above her reach.
She had seen Mom preparing milk earlier, and her tiny stomach had started to rumble right away. But Mom was still busy cleaning the yard, and Nana, being impatient and curious, decided to take matters into her own tiny hands. She climbed the tree, branch by branch, her fragile arms shaking as she tried to balance herself. The bark was rough, scratching her small palms, but her will to reach that milk was stronger than any pain.
“Eee… eee!” she cried out, her tiny voice echoing through the trees. The sound was full of desperation, calling for help — but also full of determination. She wanted that milk more than anything else. Every small movement forward felt like a giant victory, and every slip made her heart beat faster.
The bottle swayed slightly with the wind, teasing her. She reached out with all her strength, stretching her little arm as far as it would go. Her tail tried to grip the branch for balance, but her tiny fingers kept missing by just a few inches. Tears began to fill her eyes as she whimpered softly.
Finally, with one strong pull, Nana caught the edge of the bottle. Her heart leapt with joy. The moment she felt it in her hands, she hugged it tightly like a long-lost friend. A few drops of milk spilled and ran down her face, and she eagerly licked them up before drinking deeply.
Mom looked up from the ground and sighed with relief, smiling tenderly at her brave little one. She quickly climbed up to help, gently wiping Nana’s face and whispering soft words of comfort.
Nana finally relaxed, drinking peacefully in her mother’s arms. Her earlier struggle faded away, replaced by the warmth of love and milk. Though small and weak, she showed the courage of a lion — a hungry little heart that never gave up.
