“68th story”
The first year of the university had started and the young students were excited. Boys were looking carefully at the girls in hopes of finding their match. All the girls were beautiful but there was something different about Ranaa. Ranaa was the one simple girl that all the boys had their eyes on.
Months passed and between all the richest and most handsome boys, Ranaa chose the smart, quiet, and ordinary boy who always sat at the back of each class. The boy didn’t have much and could only take her for cheap sandwiches or Tuesday movies because tickets were half price.
Ranaa loved books and movies, so the boy bought her many used books because that’s all he could afford.
They would read and interpreted the books for hours on a bench beside a pond near their dorm.
There was always a special shine in Ranaa’s eyes which was a sign of love, happiness, and satisfaction.
Many of her friends told her that she could find someone better, with more money. They said that he couldn’t make her happy in the future. But Ranaa loved him, she had a simple beautiful relationship that was all she needed.
One of Ranaa’s Professors was very young and loved her very much. The professor went to Ranaa’s father and asked for her hand in marriage.
Ranaa’s family was very poor, so their daughter marrying the professor was of great benefit to them as it would bring great changes to their future.
Ranaa married the Professor for her family’s sake. Years passed, one day her friends went to visit her. She had a beautiful house, a library full of new books, her kitchen, living room, swimming pool, and car all shined, but not her eyes.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting dear.<3
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A sad powerful ending. It really isn’t about things! Things can’t make your eyes shine!
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I believe so too, love is something special. Thanks so much dear for reading and commenting.<3
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Yes it is and you are welcome! 🙂
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Another wonderful story.🙏🙏❤
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You are very kind dear, appreciate your friendship.<3
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Another great story but, if Anna’s parents could care less about their own interests , Anna would still had shine in her eyes.
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Love you.<3
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Absolutely beautiful Laleh you’re such a wonderful writer I read in awe the way you tell a story just amazing.❤️
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You’re words always are very kind my dear friend, appreciate your commendations.<3
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You’re most welcome you deserve so much praise I sometimes feel like I don’t give you enough.
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You too dear.<3
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Beautiful!! Speechless!! Short story said everything
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Thanks so much dear for your wonderful words.<3
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I feel for Ranaa. I wish she had a choice.
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Choices are always better option in life, at least if it doesn’t go your way it was your choice. Thanks so much for commenting dear.<3
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I have to agree with you. 😊
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such a sad story! You tell it so well. It looks like Raana and the ‘poor’ boy brought out the best in each other. It’s so hard to find someone that can do that for you. What a shame the parents interfered. I really am looking forward to reading your book. You write so well!
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You are an amazing friend dear, appreciate your kind words.<3
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You are a great storyteller!!
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You are an amazing friend.<3
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An excellent story.
I absolutely love the last sentence. ❤
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Thank you very, I am so glad you liked it. My favorite part was the last sentence as well. ❤
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This was a perfect short story to compliment your book!
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Thanks so much John dear.<3
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
SCHOOL, SCHOOL—LEARNING IS COOL! 🙂
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Dearest Jonathan.<3
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Hello my friend,
Today, I ordered your book from Amazon (Japan).
I look forward to reading it ❤
Best wishes always,
Takami 🙂
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That’s very kind of you dear, thanks so much. Can’t wait to hear your review.❤️
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This is a touching and sad story. The shine gone from her eyes, trapped in a realtionship devoid of love. But I think that this happens in life and the parents are not always the ones to blame. Once again a well written and engaging story Laleh.
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Thanks Anna darling to you for reading my posts and sharing your beautiful words.❤️
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Namaste Laleh, how are you? 🙂
Ah indeed it is so: ‘only true Love will ever open a Rose to reveal the blush on her petals.’
A delightful story, than you for sharing another tale.
Brightest blessings – have a wonderful weekend.
Namaste 🙂
DN
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Appreciate your comment Dewin dear, you too.<3
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Thank you Laleh,
Namaste 🙂
DN
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Another masterpiece Laleh… love your stories.❤️💜
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Thanks so much lovely Crissy. You are more than kind.<3
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There must be a shine in her eyes
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For sure, otherwise it’s just being alive. Thanks Derrick dear.❤️
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I feel heartbroken for all the Ranaas of the world because I know this is an ongoing problem in many cultures where girls are not valued. No, Ranaa’s eyes were not shining. The day of her marriage to the professor the shine went out.
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Thanks Barbara dear for reading and sharing your beautiful comment.<3
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cannot help but think of the poor boy who bought her used books.
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That was the sweetest gift. Thanks dear so much for reading and commenting.<3
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always welcome 🙂
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You can have the best of everything, you can fill your house with the best the world has to offer. But if a heart doesn’t have love, that can fill your soul; your heart will never be full, or truly feel at home!
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This way is just living and breathing, I agree. Thanks Warren dear.<3
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My pleasure!
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Factual
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Thanks so much.<3
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Really nice! :-*:-*
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Thanks Katherine darling.<3
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Nicely written Laleh, with echoes from the first part of COG which I’m reading with fascination.
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You are an amazing friend, thank you so much.<3
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Fascinating stories you tell. You are emotional and wise.
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You are more than kind dear, appreciate it.<3
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Kinda sad.
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Thanks dear for reading and sharing your thoughts.❤️
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Sad but how many girls choose the poor boy and their love and after years the poor boy changed????? I am one of them … but the only good is my two children of him!!! Kisses Laleh!!!!!
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Awww my dear, unfortunately you are right and I feel so bad that you were one of the victims.😔❤️
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‘Let bygones be bygones’ !! Love you !!!
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Nice one, love you too dear.❤️
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Tragic. And brave. Let us not forget that she perhaps loved her family equally and chose a path that would bring them happiness.
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It certainly shows, thanks Ankur dear for sharing your thoughts.❤️
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Really beautiful!
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Thanks so much dear.❤️
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My pleasure!
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❤️❤️❤️
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Great post yet heartbreaking. Sacrificing a lifetime happiness for the sake of her family.
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Thanks so much dear for your beautiful words.❤️
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Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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Thanks so much dear for reblogging.❤️
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