The sunshine was soft that morning, but something felt different in the quiet little garden. Monkey Kaka sat near the flower pots, gently holding a small toy—Diem’s favorite one.
Kaka’s eyes looked distant, remembering the laughter, the hugs, and the fun they once had. He thought of the times Baby Diem would chase butterflies with him, sneak extra bananas, or hide behind the curtains during hide-and-seek.
But now… the garden felt quieter.
“Do you think Diem will come back to play?” Kaka whispered to the wind.
Just then, Mom came out with a warm smile. She knelt beside Kaka and hugged him gently. “You miss your friend, don’t you?” she asked softly.
Kaka nodded, a tiny tear glistening in his eye.
“But happy moments,” Mom said, “never really disappear. They live in your heart. And sometimes, if we’re lucky… they come back in the most beautiful way.”
Later that week, while Kaka was helping Mom in the kitchen, there was a surprise knock at the door. Kaka ran over, curious—and then froze in joy.
It was Diem!
Wearing a bright smile and holding a little bag of treats, Diem shouted, “Kaka!”
Kaka squealed, ran forward, and hugged Diem tightly. The garden seemed to glow again. That afternoon, they played, shared snacks, and giggled like no time had passed.
The answer to Kaka’s question was clear now.
Yes. Happy moments can return.
Sometimes, all it takes is love, patience—and a friend who remembers you just as much.
