Played Hard… Then Bath Shock – Baby Monkey Cici
Baby Monkey Luci had the best day ever. From the moment she woke up, she was full of energy. She ran across the room, climbed onto cushions, rolled on the floor, and chased after anything that moved. Every little thing became a game. A towel? Mountain. A pillow? Trampoline. Cici’s hand? Something to gently grab and tug.
She played so hard that her tiny face became dusty, her hands a little dirty, and her fur slightly messy. But Luci didn’t notice. She was too busy having fun.
After nearly an hour of non-stop excitement, she finally slowed down. Her breathing was heavier, and she flopped down on the floor dramatically, looking proud of herself. She had clearly won the day.
Cici watched her with a smile.
Then came the words Luci never expects at the right time.
“Okay… bath time!”
Silence.
Luci lifted her head slowly. Bath? Now? After all that fun?
She blinked as if trying to process the unfairness of it all. She had just finished playing! She was tired! She deserved a snack… or a cuddle… or a nap. Not a bath.
When Cici gently scooped her up, the confusion turned into full shock. Her eyes widened, and she let out a surprised little squeak. She hadn’t prepared herself emotionally for this.
As soon as she saw the bathroom, her body stiffened. This was definitely not part of her plan.
The moment her feet touched the warm water, she reacted dramatically. Her arms stretched outward, and she made loud protesting sounds as if she had just been tricked. “I was just playing!” her expression seemed to say. “Why is this happening to me?”
Cici calmly poured water over her back, washing away the dust from her big adventure. Luci kept complaining for a minute, splashing lightly in protest. But slowly… something changed.
The warm water felt soothing on her tired body. After playing so hard, the bath actually relaxed her muscles. Her loud protests softened into small grumbles. She blinked and looked down at the ripples in the water.
Maybe it wasn’t a total disaster.
By the time Cici wrapped her in a soft towel, Luci looked completely different. Clean, fluffy, and suddenly very calm. All that earlier energy was gone.
She snuggled close, resting her tiny head against Cici’s shoulder, almost sleepy now.
Played hard. Shocked by bath. Ended up relaxed.
Even if she’ll never admit it… maybe the bath wasn’t such a bad surprise after all.