In a quiet corner of the temple, baby monkey Janna was playing with a few leaves, jumping around with endless curiosity. Her tiny hands grabbed everything in sight, her bright eyes full of energy and mischief. But this time, her excitement turned into something unexpected — she accidentally scared her best friend, little Tereza.
Tereza was sitting peacefully, grooming herself beside her mom when suddenly, Janna jumped out from behind a rock with a loud squeak. “Eeeek!” Tereza froze, her small body shaking. Her face showed pure fear, and she started calling softly for her mother. The frightened look in her eyes made everyone nearby stop and watch.
Janna didn’t mean to hurt her friend. She just wanted to play and surprise her — but seeing Tereza’s scared reaction made Janna stop immediately. Her playful expression turned to guilt. She slowly crawled closer, making gentle sounds as if to say, “Sorry, I didn’t mean it.” Tereza still looked nervous, her little hands covering her face, not sure if she should trust her friend again.
Mommy monkeys nearby glanced at the two babies, letting them handle it naturally. After a few moments, Tereza peeked through her fingers and saw Janna’s sad little eyes. The fear started to fade. Tereza moved closer and touched Janna’s hand. That small moment of forgiveness melted every heart watching.
What started as a scary mistake turned into a tender scene of learning and care. Janna learned to be gentle, and Tereza learned to trust again. Their bond, though shaken for a moment, became even stronger — a sweet reminder that friendship grows through both fear and forgiveness.
