In the peaceful morning sunlight, baby monkey Gold was filled with innocent curiosity. His tiny feet wobbled as he tried to explore the world around him. Every time he saw others playing or hugging their mothers, his heart longed for the same love. But sadly, whenever Gold tried to come closer to his own family—especially Mom Maddie—things never went well.
Maddie, a young and often moody mother, didn’t seem to enjoy Gold’s presence. Whenever he approached her with hopeful eyes, she would turn away or push him aside. Gold didn’t understand why. He only wanted to feel safe, to be held the way he had seen other babies be held. But Maddie’s reactions were always cold, sometimes even harsh.
One morning, Gold gently reached for Maddie’s arm, hoping for a little warmth. Instead, Maddie grabbed him in the wrong way—roughly by the neck—and pushed him away again. Gold squealed, not from pain alone but from heartbreak. His soft cries echoed under the trees, calling out for comfort that didn’t come.
Onlookers couldn’t help but feel sorry for him. Some older monkeys gave him a pat or sat beside him, offering a bit of warmth. But it wasn’t the same. A baby monkey needs his mom more than anything. Yet every time Gold tried, Maddie’s attitude only grew more distant.
Why does Maddie act this way? Is she stressed, or just not ready for motherhood? Whatever the reason, baby Gold continues to hope. His eyes still follow her, waiting for a gentle hug, a soft touch—something to tell him he’s loved. Until then, his little heart stays strong, believing that one day, Maddie might finally hold him the right way.
