A Memorable Friend|یک دوست به یاد ماندنی

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“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.2905503088_ac81ca4e73

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 kilometers in the Persian Gulf and is known for its old architecture.

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It is home to a Nuclear Power Plant, and also one of the important harbors 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. ice-cream-2562584_960_720

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.pic 6

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.3609598996_1af1b6c642

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 who I never said a word to nor knew his name, but would never forget for the rest of my life.

Books by Laleh Chini

Categories: Short Story

98 comments ›

  1. Narciss
    August 26, 2017 • 5:41 am

    Woow , Interesting story , made me crying . I could feel khaleh joon kindness at that moment 🙂

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  2. Sarina
    August 27, 2017 • 4:56 am

    Was a great story 👌🏻👍🏻

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  3. hassanmosleh
    August 27, 2017 • 4:50 pm

    Very emotional, amazing story. Keep up the great work

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  4. Shayra
    August 30, 2017 • 1:15 pm

    Great and touching story😊

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  7. reocochran
    September 17, 2017 • 8:00 pm

    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. 😊

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  8. Len Kagami
    September 18, 2017 • 3:05 pm

    A very touching story! I like it a lot 🙂

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  10. Soul Gifts
    September 28, 2017 • 12:27 pm

    An act of kindness from the heart. I bet he has never forgotten either

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  12. watchingthedaisies
    April 20, 2018 • 9:19 am

    Such a poignant story. You write beautifully.

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  14. Harbans
    June 3, 2018 • 4:37 am

    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

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  15. www.tourismobserver.com
    August 28, 2018 • 6:14 am

    You met a real natural friend. Both you and mum were naturally kind, I hope you still are.

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  16. anamikaisblogging
    September 20, 2018 • 1:48 pm

    You have a heart of gold Mam. I hope he remembers you as fondly as you do him, Insah Allah…..

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  17. natuurfreak
    September 26, 2018 • 11:43 pm

    Ontroerend .Je had als kind dus al het hard op de juiste plaats

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  19. annu muun (Dream Weaver)
    October 12, 2018 • 12:45 pm

    Sad and beautiful….reading and seeing your story caused a feeling of sorrow and joy

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  21. tomhudson
    May 18, 2019 • 6:41 am

    A wonderful tale of fragile humanity.

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  22. bigskybuckeye
    November 12, 2019 • 4:03 pm

    Wonderful story! Our years of growing up remind us of special moments.

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  23. stopociechblog
    November 12, 2019 • 5:24 pm

    Good hearts. Beautiful story

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  24. hassanmosleh
    November 14, 2019 • 9:54 am

    I enjoyed reading this beautiful story even for the second time, it’s always good to have a kind heart.

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  25. chattykerry
    November 14, 2019 • 11:02 am

    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.

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  26. Warren Richards
    November 15, 2019 • 9:51 pm

    Even as a child, you already had a big heart, Laleh! Why in turn, God has chosen to bless your heart! Blessings!

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  27. Anna Waldherr
    November 17, 2019 • 7:01 pm

    We need such reminders, Laleh. ❤

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  28. utahan15
    February 3, 2022 • 8:31 am

    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

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  29. Sadje
    February 3, 2022 • 9:26 am

    A sad story with a happy ending. Thanks for sharing

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  30. Martina Ramsauer
    February 3, 2022 • 1:15 pm

    This story gave me goosepimples! Thank you very much for it:)

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  31. Ultra
    February 3, 2022 • 1:15 pm

    Touching story. It cannot be forgotten, it teaches that people should share what they have. You are a good man, Laleh.
    greetings

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  32. usfman
    February 3, 2022 • 4:43 pm

    The smallest and most trivial objects in life can yield a lifetime of positive memories.

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  34. Paul Deaton
    February 3, 2022 • 7:45 pm

    Captivating story. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. anne leueen
    February 3, 2022 • 7:51 pm

    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.

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  36. Sunith
    February 5, 2022 • 12:39 am

    Really happy that you were so considerate at that young age🌹

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  37. Cindy Georgakas
    February 5, 2022 • 5:42 am

    Such a beautiful touching story Laleh!❤️

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  38. David Scott Moyer
    February 5, 2022 • 12:15 pm

    What a sweet, sweet story. I wonder where that boy is now?

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  39. DutchIl
    February 6, 2022 • 8:14 am

    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)

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  41. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    February 11, 2022 • 12:07 am

    I love, love this story as much as I love bastani.

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