“97th story”
First published: June.27.2019
When I was a little boy, I played house with our neighbour’s daughter, Zari.
We were five or six and she had two dolls, we pretended were our children.
Since I was the father and had to provide food for my imaginary family, I brought many snacks from home for Zari and the kids. Zari used to kindly plate the snacks and feed us. She always kept saying “You will become a good father.”
My father sold our house and we had to move. That was the saddest thing that could have happened to Zari and me. I asked my mother to buy a doll as a goodbye gift for Zari.
When I gave the doll to Zari, she and I cried. In our game, men were allowed to cry. I asked Zari to name the new doll Darya, and she did. Darya the new doll was our daughter.
Years passed and I never saw Zari again.
One night when I was invited to a party, I saw Zari’s face on a tall woman. She was cleaning the tables and serving tea and pastries to everyone. She was the maid, taking care of the guests.
I asked my friend; “Who is this lady?”
My friend said: “Her name is Zari. When her husband got injured at work with no insurance, she had to make a living. She works at people’s houses. She is a very nice lady. She has a beautiful daughter and sometimes she brings her to work, her name is Darya.”
I walked out of the house, and couldn’t let Zari recognize me. I didn’t want her to feel embarrassed or sad.
I cried out loud. Zari named her daughter Darya, the name I made for our doll daughter, she never forgets us.
I wiped my tears and told myself: “Zari, you always said that I will be a good father, but you are a good mother, you are the best.”
It’s so heart touching story 💕
Thanks so much, you are such a sweetheart.
You’re welcome Laleh💕😇
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This is absolutely beautifully penned, such a heart gripping story. 💜🌹🤗
Thanks so much for reading dear, I loved it when I heard it in Farsi and decided to translate it.❤️
You are quite welcome. You am certainly glad you translated it. 💜
Appreciate it.
Powerful story.
Thanks for reading my dear friend.❤️
Did you speak to your friend?
This was a fiction. I heard it in Farsi and translated and made it little longer.
Ah. Thanks for clarification.
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Touching ❤️
Thanks dear for reading.
What a sweet, sad story. I was hoping they would get back together at the end.
I know, unfortunately not all the stories have happy ending, LOL. Thanks for visiting dear.
That is a beautiful tale. 🙂
Thank you dear for your kind visit.
Incredibly beautiful story. Loved it with my heart ❤️
Thanks Gunjan sweetheart. Appreciate your visit.
Very beautiful and emotional.
Love you.
Beautiful story!
Thanks John dear.
Excellent presentation of the story, friend!
Thanks Indira, you are very kind.
This is such a beautiful story – so gentle, tender and heart touching. Wow!
Thank you dear for your kind visit.
Lovely😍
Appreciate your kindness Priya dear.
Thank you soo much😍
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Such a beautiful, and heart warming story.
Appreciate your kindness dear Peter.
Wow! What a heart rendering story, even I wish if I could see Zari and Darya, fabulous indeed. Great writing. Thanks for sharing a part of it. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thanks so much dear for your kind words, means a lot.
LOVE all of your stories!
You are amazing Wendi dear.
you are always so very kind Laleh! 🙂
Awww, thanks so much.❤️🥰
Beautiful story,
Everywhere you see beauty and good.
best wishes
You are amazing dear.
You made me shed tears – what a heartwarming story ❤️ – is it a true story or a fiction
You have a very kind heart dear Shantanu. I believe it is a fiction. Appreciate your kind words.
My absolute pleasure. Loved it.
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touched me …
Thanks Kate dear for reading. Means a lot.❤️
you’re most welcome Laleh 🙂
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
OH–WHY NOT TELL HER AND REESTABLISH A FRIENDSHIP, AT LEAST? 😀
Thanks Jonathan dear, you’re so sweet.❤️
Careful—my blood sugar will rise! <3
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A lovely story
Appreciate your kind visit Derrick dear.❤️
Oh this was so sentimental! <3
Thanks so much dear for reading.❤️
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Love the story Laleh ♥️
You’re so kind dear, appreciate your visit.❤️
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Aww that is so incredibly heart-warming ♥
Your kind words mean a lot dear.❤️
Wonderful story!
Thanks my dear friend, appreciate it.
Such a touching read.
You are very kind dear Muntazir, thank you.
Beautiful and touching. We never truly know how life will evolve but should do the best we can each day to make it the best, with divine intervention. 🙂
You’re absolutely right, we have no power on life mostly. May God take it easy on us, lol.
Thank you Laleh. I agree. 🙂
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this is so sad for Zari… I love your post
Thanks so much dear for your kind comment, means a lot.❤️
thank you for translating it in English
Thanks for reading dear, appreciate it.❤️
This is so heart-touching!!😊❤ Loved it!!
Thanks so much dear Riddhima.❤️
You’re most welcome!❤
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You’re welcome 💕
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This story moved me to tears.
You are very kind hearted dear AmyRose❤️
Lovely tales you tell.
Thanks Ankur dear, appreciate your kind words.🌷
That’s lovely Laleh, thanks for telling it to us.
Appreciate your visit dear Roy.🌷
Boy??
Zari was a girl, the story was telling by a boy.
Okay,, sorry to misinterpret
That’s alright dear, it happens to me too.
A very nice share. Our lives are proverbs.
Thanks dear for reading and commenting, appreciate your visit.🌷
Perchè sognare è per la vita…
Thanks dear friend, appreciate your visit.❤️
Beautiful. <3
Thanks Anna sweetheart.🌷
Beautiful story. 🥰
Thanks Pam dear, appreciate your kindness.
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Thanks dear.
What a great story. It’s amazing how much relationships can do, no matter at what age they were made!
Thanks dear Stefan for reading and sharing your kind words.❤️
My pleasure!
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Such a lovely, yet sad tale.
Thanks Sean dear for reading, appreciate your comment.❤️
Heart touching story
Appreciate your kind visit dear.❤️
It’s so deep and heart touching, dear!
Beautifully penned! ❤
Hey! I’m Sadia from Pakistan, I like your name Laleh! It sounds gorgeous!
What does it mean? ❤
Nice to meet you dear. Laleh means Tulip 🌷 thanks for asking.❤️
shirley i kissed behind the bush
our own eden hindu kush
and she went away
and to this day
i wonder and ponder
why a plymouth was what
i named after her
such a slure
she shy demure
Wonderful.🙏🌷
A beautiful story
Appreciate your kindness dear.
My pleasure
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One of the best stories I ever read. God Bless.
Means a lot dear.🌺
your stories always touch my heart dear Laleh! 💖
You’re very kind, Cindy.❤️
Thanks Laleh t but just honest 💕❤️🙌
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A warm and pleasing story! Laleh, your words touch the hearts of fathers and mothers. May the approaching New Year allow your writing to share even more of these bright moments.
Happiness new year to you and family dear. 💕🎄🎅⛄️
As beautiful a story as any other!
Means a lot dear.🙏❤️
Good relationships are priceless! Many thanks, Laleh, for your always very touching stories:)
Thanks so much dear, means a lot.🌷
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Laleh, your mind is full of awesome stories! It is real pleasure to read them.
You’re amazing.🙏❤️