Sometimes, love makes us do the most unexpected things—just like Diem did when she couldn’t bear being away from Monkey Kaka any longer. After days of missing her little monkey friend, Diem came up with a clever plan. She pretended to be sick, hoping it would convince her family to take her to the one place that could truly lift her spirits—where Monkey Kaka was.
At first, Diem stayed quiet about how much she missed Kaka. But her eyes told a different story—filled with longing and sadness every time someone mentioned the forest or showed her old photos of their time together. She would sigh deeply, hold her favorite toy that Kaka had once played with, and sit silently by the window. Her family noticed the change in her, but it wasn’t until she gently held her stomach and whispered that she “didn’t feel well” that they grew truly concerned.
Her parents, of course, were quick to care for her. But it wasn’t medicine or rest that Diem truly needed—it was the warmth of Monkey Kaka’s embrace, the joy of hearing his playful squeals, and the comfort of knowing her best friend was safe and near. When her family gently asked if there was anything that could help her feel better, Diem softly replied, “I just want to see Kaka.”
Touched by her honesty and realizing how much she missed her beloved monkey, her parents decided to make the trip. The moment Diem saw Monkey Kaka, her energy returned like magic. She ran toward him with open arms, and Kaka, just as excited, leapt into her embrace. It was a reunion full of laughter, hugs, and happy tears.
Though Diem’s trick may have been a little mischievous, it came from a place of deep love and friendship. Sometimes, when you miss someone that much, you’re willing to do anything just to see them again. And for Diem and Kaka, that reunion was worth every bit of it.
