It was a morning filled with silence and sadness in the Amari group. The soft sound of leaves rustling couldn’t hide the heartbreaking sight that unfolded under the big old tree. Toma, the gentle and caring monkey, sat beside tiny Tonya, who lay motionless on the cold ground. Her little body, once full of energy and playfulness, now showed no movement. Toma’s eyes filled with tears as he gently shook Tonya, trying to make her open her eyes again.
He touched her tiny hands, patted her head, and softly called to her with the sounds she always responded to — but there was no answer. Toma’s actions grew more desperate. He nudged her body again and again, tears rolling down his cheeks, his voice trembling with sorrow. Every movement showed his deep love and confusion, as if he couldn’t believe that his little friend was gone.
The group gathered nearby, watching quietly. Some of them looked away, unable to bear the pain of seeing Toma’s broken heart. He pressed his head against Tonya’s small body, hoping for warmth, for a breath, for any sign of life. But Tonya remained still, her eyes closed, her tiny chest no longer moving. It was a moment that froze time — the reality of loss hitting like a heavy storm.
Toma tried one last time, lifting Tonya’s hand and placing it near her face, as if reminding her how to groom him like she always did. But again, there was no response. He let out a long, sorrowful cry that echoed through the forest, a sound of pain so deep it pierced the heart of anyone who heard it.
When Toma finally realized Tonya wouldn’t wake up, he sat silently beside her, his body trembling. His eyes, wet with tears, stared at her peaceful face, unable to accept what had happened. That small scene spoke louder than words — a bond broken, a friendship ended too soon.
Toma’s love for Tonya was real, pure, and strong. Watching him cry and beg for her to wake was one of the most heartbreaking moments ever witnessed in the group. The tears that rolled down his face carried the pain of losing not just a companion, but a piece of his heart forever.
