Pigok swam happily between his Mom and Dad, his small fins fluttering with excitement. "Remember, dear, don't wander too far," his mother reminded him, her voice gentle yet firm. "Especially not to the big part of the river," added his father, his eyes filled with concern. "Why not?" Pigok asked, his curiosity evident. "Because the current is strong there, especially when it rains. You could get swept away," his mother explained patiently.
As the rain intensified, Pigok's curiosity grew. "Maybe it's not as dangerous as they say," he thought to himself, looking towards the mysterious expanse of the big river. The idea of adventure tugged at him, and he found himself edging closer to the unknown.
Pigok ventured into the large part of the river, his eyes wide with wonder as he beheld the vastness, the strange plants, and the unfamiliar fish. "This is incredible!" he exclaimed, momentarily forgetting the warnings. But soon, he realized his mistake as the current pulled him with an unforgiving grip.
Pigok struggled against the powerful current, panic rising within him as he was carried further away. "To-loooooong!" he cried, the sound of his voice lost in the roar of the river. Desperately, he tried to swim back, but the current was relentless.
Pigok found himself trapped in a net, surrounded by other fish. "No... I want to go home," he whispered, tears mingling with the river water. The net was lifted, and he was placed in a tub at the market, the noise of people and the cries of salesmen filling the air. "If only I had listened," he lamented.
The boy approached, his eyes full of compassion. "Mom, can I buy this fish? I want to release it back into the river," he asked, his voice earnest. His mother nodded with a smile, and soon, Pigok was cradled gently in the boy's hands.
The boy released Pigok into the water, watching as the small fish swam with renewed vigor. "You're free!" he called out, waving goodbye. Pigok swam back towards his home, his heart full of gratitude and understanding. On reaching home, he was enveloped in the warm embrace of his Mom and Dad.
Pigok learned a valuable lesson that day, one he would carry in his heart forever. "I'm sorry I didn't listen," he said softly, nuzzling close to his family. From that day on, he never ventured far from home, understanding the wisdom in his parents' words and cherishing the safety of his family above all else.
