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“28th story”

A story by Laleh Chini:

First published: March.01.2018

The roads were not all completely asphalt in Iran back when I was a little girl, the road between Shiraz and Bushehr was partially muddy.

Once when we were traveling to Bushehr from Shiraz, we got stuck in the middle of a flooded muddy road. Water got into the car all the way up to the windows.

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My sister and I were standing on the back seat so we wouldn’t drown. My mother was so scared and my father was thinking of a way out. We needed help but there was no car passing by. After some time, we finally saw a big green truck coming.

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My father pulled his body out of his window and screamed for help.

The truck driver looked like a decent man and told my father: “Don’t worry, I will pull your car out. Hand your kids to me through the window; you don’t want them to be drowned.”

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My mother whispered: “Just ask him to pull us, don’t hand him the kids.”

My father responded: “I can’t risk their lives. They are wet and scared.”

When my father handed us to the truck driver from the car windows, we were crying and frightened.

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The truck driver parked his truck in front of our car and jumped into the water. The water was up to his chest as he tightened a very thick rope through the windshield attached to his truck and pulled our car out of that dangerous situation.

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We were all happy and thankful. My parents jumped out of the car to thank him and take us back from his truck.

The truck driver looked at my father and said: “How much do you want to pay me?”

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My father reached into his pocket and gave him all the money he had.

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The truck driver said with anger: “I saved your kids’ lives. This is how little you repay me?”

My father got scared and said: “I swear that is all the money we have with us. Please give me my kids. You did a very humanitarian thing today I am sure God will pay you back.”

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He shouted at my father and looked at my mother and said: “Give me all your jewelry.”

My mother was crying as she took off all her bangles, her necklace, rings, and earrings and handed them to him while shaking and begging: “Give me my kids. Please!”

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My father was as pale as white chalk. We were all wet, cold and terrified.

The truck driver opened his door, looked at my father and said: “You can take your daughters but give their earrings, bangles, and necklaces before you do.”

My Dad grabbed us and put us in the car and said: “Thank God my kids are safe. We were rescued by a very kind man who turned out to be the devil.”

 

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117 comments ›

  1. Peter Klopp
    March 1, 2018 • 1:08 pm

    I never read a story with such a terrifying ending. Unique in the story telling world indeed!

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  2. ESP
    March 1, 2018 • 1:59 pm

    Just when we think we understand someone, they show us a side that makes us start all over.

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  3. hassanmosleh
    March 1, 2018 • 2:11 pm

    Oh my goodness what a man the truck driver was , But it was worthy after all.. nicely done

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  4. hassanmosleh
    March 1, 2018 • 2:14 pm

    Oh my goodness what a man the truck driver was, it made me angry. But after all it was worthy. Nicely written.✍️

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  5. janmalique
    March 1, 2018 • 2:19 pm

    We would all like to believe in the innate decency of our fellow humans, but, what lies beneath the mask sometimes proves us wrong.

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  6. Ellen
    March 1, 2018 • 3:07 pm

    I had so hoped that the truck driver would smile and give everything back saying “your thanks and safety are payment enough.” However, the loss of life would have been catastrophic compared to any amount of money and jewels. Our faith in the kindness of strangers isn’t always rewarded as we would hope. Thank-you!

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  10. Crissy
    March 1, 2018 • 9:29 pm

    A story with a good ending , Although the truck driver had an ulterior motive and was not driven by human compassion but by his own needs, things could have turned out a lot worse. There was no rape, there was no murder, just the loss of possesions. 💖

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  11. Gallivanta
    March 2, 2018 • 10:30 am

    What a terrifying incident.

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  12. Journeys Through Pre-World War 3 Britain
    March 2, 2018 • 1:32 pm

    Is this a biographical story? Or fictionalised? Anyway, its very powerful and shocking. If this was a real event, I’m curious on your speculations as to why the truck driver acted this way? Anyway, thank you for sharing. Very powerful.

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  13. Christopher Lindsay
    March 2, 2018 • 7:40 pm

    Wow, what a gripping story. I really enjoyed reading this!

    minor suggestion–put a semicolon after “was a little girl” to correct a comma splice.

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  14. righteousbruin9
    March 4, 2018 • 7:18 pm

    What a horrific individual! I trust that God gave him his just desserts.

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  15. lupa08
    March 7, 2018 • 11:05 pm

    Thank God you all made it out of that situation safely! I don’t suppose you got his license number?

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  16. Whitneyibeblog
    March 9, 2018 • 5:59 am

    This is so pathetic. How wicked can one be? I wanted to say thank God for this kind man but would keep my thanks to myself.
    Well, God used him to save you guys but he did it without his permission. Your lives were just too precious to him.
    Glad you all are safe.

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  17. myexpressionofthoughtsblog
    March 17, 2018 • 12:56 am

    Different ending and still God have its own way of saving and teaching lessons

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  18. mihrank
    March 20, 2018 • 4:06 am

    My wife & I did cried after reading this powerful story, which is simply brings a important message!!

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  19. 🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊Tammy7711🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊
    March 21, 2018 • 9:08 pm

    Hmm the devil only comes to steal, kill and destroy! And he is also the master of ALL disguise! I’m just really glad you all were saved! All Glory to God for that! Thank you so much for sharing! Much love! 💛

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  20. Lisa@LismorePaperCo.
    March 27, 2018 • 12:42 am

    Your mother’s instincts were correct, but thankfully it all worked out in the end.

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  21. Xtradonaire
    March 27, 2018 • 4:56 am

    I really enjoy how you added the pics to make your blog become real to the reader. Great job!

    Liked by 3 people

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  22. MichaelStephenWills
    March 27, 2018 • 9:19 pm

    What a tale and well told. Thank You

    Liked by 3 people

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  23. Jerry Peri
    April 13, 2018 • 8:53 pm

    This story oddly proves that everything has a price, even if one has to choose a mode of payment!

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  24. janetsm
    April 15, 2018 • 3:26 am

    What a powerful, well-written story! You had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen. I’m glad you and your parents were not physically hurt. I can’t imagine the terror each of you felt. I got caught in a flash flood while driving before daylight early one morning when I was 22 years old. Fortunately, I was able to get the car backed out of the water to safety. I remember it was like driving in wet cement. Very frightening!

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  25. PATRICK STORIES
    July 13, 2018 • 3:50 am

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    I’m available to read your post at my convenient time.

    You have such an interesting topic I will love to read in
    your blog.

    I still remain  the simple blogger…..

    #PATRICKSTORIES
    Peace ✌and Love ❤

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  26. PATRICK STORIES
    July 13, 2018 • 3:50 am

    Thanks for liking my post.
    I appreciate that very much.

    It shows your concern for such post.

    Again THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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    #PATRICKSTORIES
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  27. www.tourismobserver.com
    July 27, 2018 • 4:10 am

    Reblogged this on Tourism Observer and commented:
    What a nice story! Fiction or not, it is worth reading.

    Paul

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  28. jie_traveldiary
    September 2, 2018 • 12:16 am

    what a *ucking shit! but anyway, I like reading your stories.

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  29. natuurfreak
    October 14, 2018 • 9:07 pm

    Gelukkig werden jullie geholpen maar ook vriendelijke mensen kunnen plots veranderen in geldwolven

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  30. communitynap
    October 25, 2018 • 6:15 pm

    It was terrifying. I’m literally speechless right now.

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  32. Retka Zverka
    June 8, 2020 • 8:17 am

    Evil in human being could be very kind and polite until it’s in position to blackmail someone with the lives of the dearests.

    Thank you, dear Laleh, for this smart, yet bitter story.

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  35. utahan15
    June 8, 2020 • 11:28 am

    the kyber pass
    a natural gap
    the political boundry
    religious cults
    ali or whom is the correct kaliph?
    sunni or shia
    split down
    we poor children of abraham
    who He could be
    sons of stone
    if only left alone~

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  37. Rosaliene Bacchus
    June 8, 2020 • 1:25 pm

    Lots of evil angels walk among us. Your story could have had a much worse ending.

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  38. Shantanu Baruah
    June 8, 2020 • 2:59 pm

    Looks like a horror story – all his good deed was splashed by his greed

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  39. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    June 9, 2020 • 10:46 pm

    I hope the truck driver got eventually his lesson learned…. when you give, give it with all your heart without any expectations.

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  40. morishige
    June 10, 2020 • 9:41 am

    What a poignant memory. I wonder what was on the driver’s mind. I’ve been helped by so many people but no one has ever asked me to pay event the slightest amount of money.

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  41. bigskybuckeye
    June 10, 2020 • 2:54 pm

    I never saw the ending coming, but my heart was agonizing for this family. Moral of the story: Pay attention to the heavens in life. You just might find a rainbow and God’s hope when you need it most.

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  42. janetsm
    June 10, 2020 • 10:46 pm

    This story is terrifying to read and think about. It was just as scary today as it was the first time I read it. You must have had nightmares about this event for years afterwards.

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  44. Clare Pooley
    June 11, 2020 • 9:12 pm

    How shocking and frightening for you all! I am glad you were all rescued but it amazes me how some people can be so cruel and greedy.

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  45. cbholganza
    June 14, 2020 • 12:30 am

    such a downer. To have found an angel, only to realize he was actually the devil.

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  46. PNCO
    June 18, 2020 • 7:30 pm

    Too bad he couldn’t wait for his gift..
    incredible story, glad to see you post this after all of this!

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