“2nd story”
A story by Laleh Chini:
First published: Aug.25,2017
Back then in Bushehr, there weren’t any big supermarkets or grocery stores. There were some local small shops or sellers on the sidewalks to sell vegetables, fruits, meat, poultry, baked goods, etc. It was common for maids to do all the grocery shopping. Therefore, my mother never went out to buy produce.
However, once a week, my mother drove us to downtown Bushehr. We went to the bazaar to purchase personal needs or just to have fun. Bushehr is located south of Iran and has a desert climate. Its coastline is more than 700 kilometres in the Persian Gulf and is known for its old architecture.
It is home to a Nuclear Power Plant, and also one of the important harbours for imports and exports of trading goods. Many foreign engineers and technicians lived there to work in the Nuclear Power Plant. One day, as we were shopping in downtown Bushehr, my mother suggested ice cream. Even hearing the word ice cream made us cheerful. We walked towards an ice cream shop and waited in line. We asked for ice cream cones, and the salesperson handed us our cones one by one. 
I got my first as I was the youngest, and my mother was busy paying and counting. I held the cone and looked at it with eagerness to taste it when I realized that a boy about my age with no shirt, ripped shorts, and no shoes was staring long and hard at my ice cream. I could see his mouth was watering, and I could feel his deep desire to have it.
Without any hesitation, I walked towards him to hand him my ice cream. He got excited and dropped the scoops on the dirty and muddy floor.
He bent and picked up what he could, and at the moment that I was going to say, “It’s alright, I will ask my mother to buy you another one,” he had already devoured the ice cream with mud all over it.
At that moment, I felt so sad for him and burst into tears. My crying got my mother’s attention, and I told her what had happened. She smiled at me, showing me she was proud of me, and handed her untouched ice cream to the boy and said, “Here you go, my son.” She then proceeded to get two more ice cream cones for me and her.
That was a friendship with a boy whom I never said a word to nor knew his name, but would never forget for the rest of my life.
Books by Laleh Chini
Woow , Interesting story , made me crying . I could feel khaleh joon kindness at that moment 🙂
Thanks for your comment❤
Was a great story 👌🏻👍🏻
Thanks for your comment <3
Very emotional, amazing story. Keep up the great work
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Great and touching story😊
sensitive story.
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heart breaking.
Laleh, you had such a loving and giving heart! That was nice of you to share your ice cream cone with someone who had nothing. 😊
Thank you dear so nice of you.
You’re welcome, Laleh. 😊 💐
A very touching story! I like it a lot 🙂
Thank you Len.
A lovely memory.
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An act of kindness from the heart. I bet he has never forgotten either
Oh so sweet. ❤
Reblogged this on lampmagician.
Thanks dear for the reblog.
Such a poignant story. You write beautifully.
Thanks my dear friend ❤️
A beautiful story, Laleh.
You are so kind Sue❤️
So were you <3
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Thanks a lot for sharing a wonderful story ma’am. A story, which we have in every nook and corner, but how best to pen that down counts.
With regards
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful comment 😊
My pleasure ma’am. God bless.
You met a real natural friend. Both you and mum were naturally kind, I hope you still are.
Thanks dear, we certainly try to be. I could be sure about my mother she’s a very kind person❤️
Ha ha ha, mine was only a joke, I am sure you are what the post reflects. Please keep it up. That story tells who or what you are in your heart
You’re kind, thanks ❤️
You have a heart of gold Mam. I hope he remembers you as fondly as you do him, Insah Allah…..
That’s so sweet of you, thank you❤️
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Ontroerend .Je had als kind dus al het hard op de juiste plaats
Thanks dear, that’s very kind of you.❤️
Wow so touching story
Thanks Chiru dear ❤️
Sad and beautiful….reading and seeing your story caused a feeling of sorrow and joy
Thanks for your beautiful comment dear Annu, appreciate it.❤️
A wonderful story of compassion.
Appreciate your kindness dear.<3
A wonderful tale of fragile humanity.
Thanks for reading dear Tom, means a lot.❤️
Wonderful story! Our years of growing up remind us of special moments.
Thanks for reading dear, means a lot.❤️
Good hearts. Beautiful story
Thanks sweetheart. You’re always kind.❤️
I enjoyed reading this beautiful story even for the second time, it’s always good to have a kind heart.
Love you.❤️
What a beautiful tale of kindness, Laleh. Many congratulations on your book. This brings back some sad and happy memories of living in Cairo. There was one particular beggar with cerebral palsy that I always sought out when shopping but in general Egyptians were very kind.
Thanks for sharing your memory dear, appreciate it.❤️
You are most welcome.
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Even as a child, you already had a big heart, Laleh! Why in turn, God has chosen to bless your heart! Blessings!
Awww, you’re so very kind Warren, appreciate your friendship.🌹🌷❤️
You’re very welcome, blessings!
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We need such reminders, Laleh. <3
Thanks so much dear Anna. Appreciate your friendship.❤️
them that have want more
sore nice you gave
and your soul saved
compassion
in it s best form
something mundane
and in union
with the universal idea
of syncness
Have nice weekend John.💝
A sad story with a happy ending. Thanks for sharing
Appreciate your kindness dear.🌷
My pleasure
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This story gave me goosepimples! Thank you very much for it:)
Thanks so much dear Martina, you’re amazing.🌺
Touching story. It cannot be forgotten, it teaches that people should share what they have. You are a good man, Laleh.
greetings
Thanks so much dear, means a lot. I’m a female.🌺
The smallest and most trivial objects in life can yield a lifetime of positive memories.
Appreciate your positive and kind comment dear.🌷
Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
Thanks so much dear Ned.🙏
Captivating story. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much dear Paul.🙏🌷
Such a touching story Laleh. I actually said: “oh NO!” out loud when the little boy dropped his ice cream cone. But, there is a happy ending. Thank you.
You’re always so kind Anne, means a lot.🌺❤️
Really happy that you were so considerate at that young age🌹
That’s very kind of you Sunith.💝
Such a beautiful touching story Laleh!❤️
You’re the best.❤️
awwww and you too my friend! 💖
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What a sweet, sweet story. I wonder where that boy is now?
What a great question, me too. Thanks so much dear David.🌷
Thank you for sharing a part of your world and wonderful story telling of the kindness in you and your mother’s heart!.. “Life gives us brief moments with another, but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a lifetime, So live that your memories will be part of your happiness.” (Author Unknown)… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May the dreams you hold dearest
Be those which come true
May the kindness you spread
Keep returning to you
(Irish Saying)
I love to read your blog writings and your kind comments. Appreciate your kindness dear.🌺
Beautiful story. ❤️
Thanks so much dear.💕
I love, love this story as much as I love bastani.
😂😂😂bastani, you know many Persian words. Thanks azizam.🌷❤️
Very sweet story!
Thanks sweetheart.💝