It was a quiet, cozy afternoon — the perfect time for a challenge.
Lala, the clever little monkey, sat across the table from Mom, eyes focused, tail swaying with excitement. Today wasn’t just any playtime — it was a chess match!
“Ready?” Mom asked, smiling as she set the board.
Lala nodded confidently. “Let’s see who’s the real champion today!”
The game began. Lala opened strong, moving her pawns with precision, eyes scanning the board with surprising concentration.
Mom raised an eyebrow. “You’ve been practicing!”
Lala grinned. “With Dad every night after dinner!”
As the match went on, the room filled with the sounds of soft thinking noises, gentle giggles, and the occasional dramatic “Hmm…” from Lala as she planned her next move.
She protected her queen, built up her knights, and even set a clever trap that made Mom pause.
“Impressive,” Mom said. “You almost got me there!”
Lala beamed with pride.
They played patiently, piece by piece, until only a few moves remained. With a bold move, Lala placed her bishop in just the right spot.
“Check!” she declared, her little fingers tapping the board.
Mom laughed with delight. “Smart girl! You’re getting really good at this.”
Though Mom won in the end by a tiny step, Lala wasn’t upset. She clapped her hands and cheered, “Next time, I’ll win for sure!”
Mom leaned over and hugged her. “Win or lose, I’m proud of how you played.”
And that’s what made Lala smile the most — not just the game, but the joy of learning, trying her best, and sharing a moment with Mom.
That day, Lala didn’t just play chess. She proved that even little monkeys can have big minds and even bigger hearts.
