“68th story”
First published: Dec.06.2018
The first year of the university had started and the young students were excited. The boys looked carefully at the girls in the hope of finding their match. All the girls were beautiful but there was something different about Rana. Rana was the one simple girl all the boys had their eyes on.
Months passed and between all the richest and most handsome boys, Rana 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 Rana for cheap sandwiches or Tuesday movies because tickets were half-price.
Rana loved books and movies, so the boy bought her many used books because that was all he could afford.
They read and interpret the books for hours on a bench beside a pond near their dorms.
There was always a special shine in Ranaa’s eyes which was a sign of love, happiness, and satisfaction, when he was beside him.
Many of her friends told her she could find someone better, with more money. They said that he couldn’t make her happy in the future because he had no backup money or rich parents. But Rana loved him, she had a simple beautiful relationship that was all she needed.
One of Rana’s Professors was very young and loved her very much. The professor went to Rana’s father and asked for her hand in marriage.
Rana’s family was poor, and their daughter marrying the professor would be a great opportunity. She could create a bright future for her family too.
Rana married the Professor for her family’s sake. Years passed, and one day her friends went to visit her. Rana had a beautiful house, and a library full of new books, her kitchen, living room, swimming pool, and car all shined, but not her eyes.
Beautiful!
Thanks so much for reading and commenting dear.<3
A sad powerful ending. It really isn’t about things! Things can’t make your eyes shine!
I believe so too, love is something special. Thanks so much dear for reading and commenting.<3
Yes it is and you are welcome! 🙂
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Another wonderful story.🙏🙏❤
You are very kind dear, appreciate your friendship.<3
Another great story but, if Anna’s parents could care less about their own interests , Anna would still had shine in her eyes.
Love you.<3
Absolutely beautiful Laleh you’re such a wonderful writer I read in awe the way you tell a story just amazing.❤️
You’re words always are very kind my dear friend, appreciate your commendations.<3
You’re most welcome you deserve so much praise I sometimes feel like I don’t give you enough.
You too dear.<3
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Beautiful!! Speechless!! Short story said everything
Thanks so much dear for your wonderful words.<3
I feel for Ranaa. I wish she had a choice.
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
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!
You are an amazing friend dear, appreciate your kind words.<3
You are a great storyteller!!
You are an amazing friend.<3
An excellent story.
I absolutely love the last sentence. ❤
Thank you very, I am so glad you liked it. My favorite part was the last sentence as well. <3
This was a perfect short story to compliment your book!
Thanks so much John dear.<3
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
SCHOOL, SCHOOL—LEARNING IS COOL! 🙂
Dearest Jonathan.<3
Hello my friend,
Today, I ordered your book from Amazon (Japan).
I look forward to reading it <3
Best wishes always,
Takami 🙂
That’s very kind of you dear, thanks so much. Can’t wait to hear your review.❤️
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.
Thanks Anna darling to you for reading my posts and sharing your beautiful words.❤️
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
Appreciate your comment Dewin dear, you too.<3
Thank you Laleh,
Namaste 🙂
DN
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Another masterpiece Laleh… love your stories.❤️💜
Thanks so much lovely Crissy. You are more than kind.<3
There must be a shine in her eyes
For sure, otherwise it’s just being alive. Thanks Derrick dear.❤️
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.
Thanks Barbara dear for reading and sharing your beautiful comment.<3
cannot help but think of the poor boy who bought her used books.
That was the sweetest gift. Thanks dear so much for reading and commenting.<3
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!
This way is just living and breathing, I agree. Thanks Warren dear.<3
My pleasure!
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Factual
Thanks so much.<3
Really nice! :-*:-*
Thanks Katherine darling.<3
Nicely written Laleh, with echoes from the first part of COG which I’m reading with fascination.
You are an amazing friend, thank you so much.<3
Fascinating stories you tell. You are emotional and wise.
You are more than kind dear, appreciate it.<3
Kinda sad.
Thanks dear for reading and sharing your thoughts.❤️
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!!!!!
Awww my dear, unfortunately you are right and I feel so bad that you were one of the victims.😔❤️
‘Let bygones be bygones’ !! Love you !!!
Nice one, love you too dear.❤️
Tragic. And brave. Let us not forget that she perhaps loved her family equally and chose a path that would bring them happiness.
It certainly shows, thanks Ankur dear for sharing your thoughts.❤️
Really beautiful!
Thanks so much dear.❤️
My pleasure!
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Great post yet heartbreaking. Sacrificing a lifetime happiness for the sake of her family.
Thanks so much dear for your beautiful words.❤️
Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
Thanks so much dear for reblogging.❤️
Oh, poor Raana. Materialistic things can’t bring you much joy
Thanks for sharing your thoughts dear, means a lot.❤️
You are very welcome 🤗❤
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Speechless!
Awww, you’re amazing.❤️
love for sale
the sirens wail
she married on bail
the shadrah
removed
she recited
the arabic
words
for her
body
why did she
do that
to be a victim
a target?
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ode to the mother lode. and the beauty of lebanon.
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such a beautiful story Laleh.. it’s what they do.. and to be revered in a sad way.. xo 💖
Thanks a million Cindy. Much love.<3
The less material we have in our lives – the more time to indulge into simple happiness. But modern technology, keeping updated, these days can we live without material things!! . . . what to say -. I am just glad I was not born in the internet age 🙂
Thanks so much dear for sharing your thoughts.🌺
such a simple style, thanks
Thanks dear.🌺