It was a warm afternoon in the yard. The sun peeked gently through the leaves, painting golden spots on the ground. Up on a low branch, baby monkey Nana sat quietly at first, holding onto the bark with her small, shaky hands. Her tummy grumbled softly — she was hungry again. She turned her head, searching for her dad, who was somewhere nearby cleaning up after feeding the other babies.
When she didn’t see him, Nana let out a small whimper. “Eee… eee…” Her tiny voice broke the silence. Moments passed, but still, no one came. Her cries grew louder and more desperate, echoing through the yard. “Eee-eee-eee!” she screamed, her tail curling tightly around the branch as if trying to comfort herself.
From below, Dad heard her, but he was still finishing his chores. Nana’s cries grew sharper — her hunger mixing with impatience. She wanted her milk now. She leaned forward, peering down at the ground, her eyes wide and teary. The world below looked far away, but what she wanted most wasn’t down there — it was the warm bottle that only her dad could give her.
The branch shook a little as she moved. She wrapped both arms tightly around it, scared but determined to be seen. Her voice cracked as she called again, a pitiful sound full of need and sadness.
Finally, Dad turned around and saw her — tiny, lonely, and crying her little heart out. He rushed over with the bottle in his hand, calling softly to calm her down. “I’m coming, baby girl,” he said, his tone full of love and worry.
When he reached the tree, he stretched out his arm, and Nana instantly leaned toward him. Her tiny hands grabbed his sleeve, her cries turning to soft whimpers. Dad gently lifted her down, holding her close to his chest.
The moment the milk touched her lips, she drank greedily, her eyes closing in relief. Between each sip, she looked up at him as if to say, “Don’t be late next time, Daddy.”
When the bottle was empty, Nana snuggled tightly against him, full and happy again. Her earlier tears were replaced with peace — safe in her father’s arms, where she belonged.
