The Tragicomedy of Unrequited Love and a Half-Eaten Sandwich

Once upon a time, in a world where anything could happen and often did, there lived a young man named Harold. Harold was in love with a woman named Lucy, but alas, she was not in love with him.

One day, while having lunch in a park, Harold spotted Lucy sitting on a nearby bench, nibbling on a sandwich. In a moment of inspiration, Harold decided to confess his love to her by writing it on a piece of paper and tying it to a pigeon.

The pigeon, however, had other plans. It swooped down, grabbed the note in its beak, and flew away, taking Harold’s heart with it. Harold was devastated. He sat down on the bench and buried his face in his hands.

Just then, Lucy approached him and asked if he was okay. Harold, still heartbroken, told her what had just happened. Lucy, who was not one for sentimentality, offered him half of her sandwich as a form of comfort.

Harold, who was also not one for sentimentality, took the sandwich and ate it. He then looked up at Lucy, smiled, and said, “Thanks. That was delicious.”

And with that, the tragedy of unrequited love was over. But the absurdist humor of a half-eaten sandwich lived on.