“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.
My sister and I were standing in 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.
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.”
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.
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.
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?”
My father reached into his pocket and gave him all the money he had.
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.”
He shouted at my father 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!”
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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I never read a story with such a terrifying ending. Unique in the story telling world indeed!
Yes Peter. I think poverty and deficit could turn us into Devils even though we all were born with pure hearts. Thanks for your comment ❤️
Just when we think we understand someone, they show us a side that makes us start all over.
😂nice way to explain the situation. Thanks dear for reading ❤️
always a pleasure to read your stories laced with the nice pictures 🙂
Thanks a million, you’re so kind ❤️
Oh my goodness what a man the truck driver was , But it was worthy after all.. nicely done
Thanks love.❤️
Oh my goodness what a man the truck driver was, it made me angry. But after all it was worthy. Nicely written.✍️
Love u😘
We would all like to believe in the innate decency of our fellow humans, but, what lies beneath the mask sometimes proves us wrong.
You are absolutely right dear. Thanks for commenting 😍
My pleasure. 🙂
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!
Thanks Ellen. The truck driver really saved us all, and we’re thankful but I guess he ruined his great humanitarian help. 😊
A master of disguise
Truly, thanks Derrick 😍
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Glad everyone is safe.
Thanks Crystal ❤️
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. 💖
Yea, we really got lucky. I guess we were touched by an angel 😂
What a terrifying incident.
It really was. Unfortunately I have lots of bad memories😊
And lots of good ones too, I hope.
Me too ❤️
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.
Thanks for following dear and your comment. It is a true story. Perhaps it was a great opportunity for the truck driver to take advantage. We’re so thankful that it was only about money and jewelry.😍
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.
Thanks Christopher for reading my stories ❤️
It’s a great story.
btw; if you don’t want the editing suggestions, just let me know. I work in a University Writing Centre, so it’s second nature for me to give grammar and punctuation feedback.
I love to learn more and more everyday. Thanks for your suggestions 😍
Ok, sounds good. I try to be a perfectionist with grammar.
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What a horrific individual! I trust that God gave him his just desserts.
😊 I do believe the karma for sure. Thanks for commenting dear 😍
Thank God you all made it out of that situation safely! I don’t suppose you got his license number?
😂I was 4-5 years old, but I don’t remember if my father ever followed up.
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.
Thanks dear Whitney. Yea, he could easily be an angel but unfortunately he ruined his kind act and turned into an evil, still thank God that his intention was gold and money.❤️
You’re most welcome Ma’am. Have a lovely weekend.
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Different ending and still God have its own way of saving and teaching lessons
Yes, God is always watching 😍
My wife & I did cried after reading this powerful story, which is simply brings a important message!!
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U guys are so kind hearted, God bless you.😍
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! 💛
I believe that was a miraculous day. Thanks sweetheart ❤️
You’re welcome much! It truly was! God were with you all and he still is with you all!🙏
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Your mother’s instincts were correct, but thankfully it all worked out in the end.
Yes, mother’s all usually right 😂thanks for reading 😍
I really enjoy how you added the pics to make your blog become real to the reader. Great job!
Thanks so much dear friend 😍
What a tale and well told. Thank You
Thank you dear for following😍
My pleasure, Laleh and thank you for the follow, as well.
My pleasure 😊
This story oddly proves that everything has a price, even if one has to choose a mode of payment!
You are right and that is sad. ❤️
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!
I’m glad you got out of flood safe too. Flood happen in a second and God’s compassion and mercy saved us all.❤️thanks for commenting dear 💋
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Thank you! I appreciate your thoughtful response.
Such an awesome way of replying someone.
Thanks. Again.
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Thank you! I appreciate your thoughtful response.
Such an awesome way of replying someone.
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Reblogged this on Tourism Observer and commented:
What a nice story! Fiction or not, it is worth reading.
Paul
Thanks Paul dear for reblogging❤️
what a *ucking shit! but anyway, I like reading your stories.
Lol, it’s just a myth. Thanks dear for reading ❤️
Gelukkig werden jullie geholpen maar ook vriendelijke mensen kunnen plots veranderen in geldwolven
Thanks so much my dear friend ❤️
It was terrifying. I’m literally speechless right now.
Lol. Sorry about that. Thanks so much for reading dear and sharing your thoughts.❤️
Reblogged this on Blue Dragon Journal.
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.
Thank you so much for reading and sharing your comment. Means a lot.
Terrible experience 😱
Yes, it ended up good and bad,Lol. Thanks dear.
Good story
Thanks for reading dear.
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~
This was beautiful, I agree. They are dividing us for no reason. We are all one.
garden of good and evil
Yes.🌸❤️
Such a scary situation..
It was. Thanks Lisa for reading. Appreciate your comment.
Lots of evil angels walk among us. Your story could have had a much worse ending.
True, we were grateful for the ending. Thanks Rosaliene.
Looks like a horror story – all his good deed was splashed by his greed
I guess but thank God he didn’t kill us or kidnapped. Appreciate your visit dear.🌹
That is so true. 🌸🌸
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I hope the truck driver got eventually his lesson learned…. when you give, give it with all your heart without any expectations.
The world would be heaven your way, and that would have been the best. Thank you azizam.
Let’s work towards heaven…….
I’m with you.
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.
Some experience it was, terrifying. Thanks for reading dear.🌺
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.
It was the story of my childhood. Thank you dear for reading, appreciate your comment.
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.
It sure was terrifying, we’re grateful to be safe and only lost gold not life. Thanks Janet for reading, appreciate your comment.🌸
Well done!
Thanks Peter, appreciate it.🌺
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.
Thanks so much Clare for your sympathy. It’s so unfortunate how a good help could end up so harsh. Appreciate your visit dear.❤️
My pleasure, Laleh <3
such a downer. To have found an angel, only to realize he was actually the devil.
Appreciate your kind visit dear.🌷
Too bad he couldn’t wait for his gift..
incredible story, glad to see you post this after all of this!
Thanks so much dear for your kind visit.🌺
Thank you for sharing your memories!!.. sorry that you and your family had to witness to the man’s greed but he is the loser because you and your family had something more precious than gold!.. I suspect the man lives a sad and lonely life…. 🙂
Hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year 2024 filled with love and happiness and until we meet again..
May the sun shine all day long
Everything go right, nothing go wrong
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true
May your troubles be less
Your blessings be more
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door
(Irish Saying)
Appreciate your kindness dear friend, best wishes on coming year. Hope to have a better world as well.😍
This took a very unexpected twist.
Happy new year sweetheart.
Thank you Leleh. A happy new year to you too
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What a story of resilience Laleh. Thanks for this magnificent story❣️
Happy new year my dear Cindy.❤️