Mali Jones: the Engagement

Author: colbertraynard | Posted: 23.01.2012

Mali Jones was really excited. He was getting engaged to his school time sweetheart Julia. They had been dreaming of this day for years. All the school time friends, relatives, and colleagues had been invited for the special occasion. Mali had bought an exquisite diamond ring, got a custom made tuxedo, and booked a lavish resort for that day.

Everything was perfect, except Mali Jones got late on that day. First, he woke up late and as he was rushing out of his house, he noticed a flat tire. He thought of taking a taxi but then he reasoned if he was already going to be late, a few more minutes won’t make much difference. He changed the tire, washed his hands, got in his car, and started driving towards his destination. He knew Julia would be upset that he was late even on day they were getting engaged, but he also knew she won’t be able to remain upset for long such was their love.

As he was driving across a crossing, he noticed skid marks and a fallen bike on the road. Near it were two youngsters visibly in pain. His first urge was to drive past them as he didn’t want to miss his engagement, but then he knew, he’ll never be able to forgive himself for his callousness. He stopped the car, called 911, and administered first aid to them. The paramedics arrived in a few minutes and he was allowed to leave. Julia and the guests had worried looks on their faces when he arrived. He explained the situation, and things went back to normal. Mali Jones got engaged, and forgot all about the incident in celebrations.

He would come to know later that those young men were out of danger and his timely help had saved their lives. They came to meet him after a couple of months and thanked him for saving them. Chris Thile and John Neylon were going to college when someone had hit their bike from behind at the crossing, and if Mali hadn’t stopped that day, it would have been a different story.

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