The Skinny Monkey Went Near the Monkey Father, and Was Slapped Very Hard by the Monkey Father
In the quiet corner of the forest, a skinny little monkey named Timo wandered nervously toward a large male monkey sitting on a thick tree branch. This older monkey, known as Roko, was not only powerful but also the father of many young monkeys in the troop. Timo, frail and underfed, had long felt left out and unloved. He didn’t know who his real parents were, but deep inside, he hoped that Roko might show him kindness—maybe even accept him.
With small, cautious steps, Timo approached, his eyes wide and filled with silent hope. He wasn’t trying to beg or bother—he only wanted to feel safe, to feel like he belonged. But the moment he came too close, Roko suddenly turned, his eyes sharp and cold. In a flash, he raised his strong arm and slapped Timo hard across the face. The crack echoed in the trees, and the skinny monkey tumbled to the ground.
Timo didn’t cry out. He sat still, shocked and hurt, not just physically but deep in his little heart. The rejection hit him harder than the slap. Around him, other monkeys watched but said nothing. No one came to help.
Timo slowly got up, his eyes glistening with quiet tears. He turned away, his thin body shaking, and climbed down the tree alone. That slap was more than just pain—it was a message. He was not welcome.
But as the sun dipped lower, a gentle old female monkey noticed him sitting by himself and came closer. She didn’t say a word—just sat beside him. And in that simple act, Timo felt, for the first time, that maybe he still had a chance to be loved.
