The morning began quietly in the forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees and birds calling softly. Little baby monkey Alba clung to her mother, Anna, hoping for warmth and comfort. But today was not like other days. Anna seemed restless and tense, her eyes shifting quickly, her movements sharp and impatient. The peace that Alba once felt in her mother’s arms began to fade.
When Alba tried to reach for milk, Anna suddenly pushed her away. Startled, the tiny baby stumbled back, her little chest rising and falling fast. Alba didn’t understand why her mother was acting so cold. Her small cries filled the air, soft at first, then louder as fear began to grow inside her. Anna turned her back, pacing nervously, as if fighting some invisible pressure.
Desperate for affection, Alba crawled forward again, clinging weakly to Anna’s tail. In the struggle, she lost her balance, slipping onto the rough ground. The sudden shock left her breathless. Her chest tightened, and for a moment, it felt as if no air could reach her lungs. Her mouth opened, but only a faint gasp came out. She looked up at her mother with wide, confused eyes, trembling all over.
Seeing her baby motionless, Anna froze. The tension in her face turned to panic. She quickly leaned down, touching Alba gently, sniffing and nudging her with care. The wildness in her eyes softened as she realized her baby was in distress. Slowly, Alba began to breathe again — short, weak breaths at first, then deeper ones as her tiny body calmed.
Anna pulled her baby close, hugging her tightly. For a while, neither moved. The forest grew quiet again, as if sharing their silence. Alba’s small hand gripped her mother’s fur, clinging with all her strength. The warmth returned, the rhythm of their breathing slowly matched, and the painful moment began to pass.
Though the day started in fear, it ended in tenderness. The mother’s heart, once clouded by stress, was reminded of her greatest purpose — to love and protect the fragile life that depended on her. In that silent embrace, Alba felt safe once more, her breath steady under the gentle heartbeat of her mother.
