A Good Deed

 A Good Deed

    Alden was very anxious. He was sure that he was late for school. Alden could see a prefect waiting at the gates, ready to wright down the names of the latecomers. Alden started running faster.

    Suddenly, he saw an old man attempting to make his way across a zebra crossing. He was as thin as a rake and was using a walker. Alden wondered if he should help the old man. If he did, he would be late for school!

    Alden took a quick look at the old man again and saw that he was frowning and looking very worried. Alden turned around, walked briskly towards the man, and offered to help him cross the road.

    "What a gallant young man you are!" the old man praised Alden. "Your mother should be very proud of having such a big-hearted son." Alden smiled, feeling exhilarated. He helped the old man cross the road. Then, he ran back to school, feeling proud that he had done a good deed. The prefect standing at the main gate saw what Alden had done and thought that he was very considerate and selfless. 

    Alden felt that helping the old man was very fulfilling. He was contented and happy to have lent someone a helping hand. He learnt that it's good to help others and that he will feel good after helping them too.

The End

Written on 15 August 2022

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  1. Shavonne15 August 2022 at 14:21

    Hope everyone enjoyed this story! Do remember to comment and give me some feedback (if any) so that I can improve this story!😀

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