Amaya sat beside Khalil who was lying on the ground and looking at her. Amaya wanted to cry. She felt that there was a lump in her heart. These animals were the only playmates she had back on the island.
"It is my birthday today and you are really making me sad." Amaya pouted.
Khalil gave out a grunt-like snort. He stood up and started rubbing its body with Amaya.
Amaya made a chuffing sound. Soon Strata and her mate and Khalil's mate circled around Amaya. Kong the ape was still perched on the branch and continued to ignore Amaya.
"Kong, you old man. Come down here and don't make me chase you. Common, sing me a birthday song." Amaya made a sound similar to the ape.
"In your dreams! Am I that easy to coax?" Kong remained on the branch.
"Is he still angry?" Marx asked Amaya while patting the back of Khalil's neck.
"Yes. That grumpy old ape is testing my patience."
