Belley, a very young mother, looked so nervous as she sat under the old fig tree with her newborn baby, Billiona. It was her first time becoming a mom, and everything felt strange and confusing. Little Billiona was still tiny and fragile, her soft body trembling whenever the wind brushed past. Belley wanted to comfort her, but she didn’t know how. Her small hands fumbled, unsure where to hold, afraid she might hurt her baby by mistake.
When Billiona cried, Belley panicked. She tried to lift the baby up like she had seen other mothers do, but her inexperience made it awkward. The baby’s head tilted, her arms flailing, and Belley quickly pulled her closer with shaking hands. Her heart pounded fast, feeling the warmth of her baby’s body for the first time. The moment was both scary and beautiful — the bond of mother and child slowly forming through trial and error.
Nearby, older monkeys watched with concern. One mother approached, gently adjusting Belley’s hold, showing her how to cradle Billiona safely. Belley watched carefully, learning through every movement, her eyes wide with determination. She wanted to be a good mother, even if she didn’t understand everything yet.
As the sun began to set, Belley rocked Billiona slowly, her baby’s cries turning into soft whimpers. For the first time, Billiona fell asleep in her mother’s arms. Belley gazed down lovingly, realizing that even without experience, love was something she already had in her heart. Step by step, she would learn — and little Billiona would grow knowing her mother’s care and courage.
