Poor little Cici had no idea that such a tiny creature could cause her such big pain. The morning started like any other—she was playing, hopping around, and exploring the small corners of the yard with her usual excitement. But suddenly, everything changed. A group of ants had crawled onto her tiny foot, and before she even realized what was happening, they began biting her soft skin.
Cici let out a sharp cry, the kind of cry that makes your heart stop for a moment. She lifted her foot and looked at it with confusion, pain, and fear all mixed together. She didn’t understand what was hurting her—she just knew something felt very wrong. Immediately, she ran straight toward me, trembling and whimpering, asking for help in the only way she knows how.
When I picked her up, she clung tightly to my shirt, her little face buried into my chest as if she thought hiding would make the pain disappear. I checked her foot and saw the tiny red spots left behind by the ants. They might seem small to us, but for a baby monkey like Cici, it felt huge and scary.
I gently brushed off the remaining ants and softly blew on her foot, hoping to ease the sting. She watched me with big, teary eyes, trusting me completely. Even though she was scared, she stayed still and let me clean her up. Moments like this show just how innocent and fragile she really is.
After washing her foot with warm water, I held her close until she calmed down. Slowly, her breathing softened, and the fear in her eyes faded. Soon, she started giving those tiny soft squeaks she makes when she knows everything is okay again.
Cici may be brave, but she still needs love, comfort, and protection—especially from sneaky little ants. Today was a painful moment for her, but it also reminded me how important it is to stay by her side, watching over her and keeping her safe. Poor sweet Cici… but she’s strong, and she’ll be smiling again soon.