#4 – Two Words
Gianna, a beautiful woman, was in the midst of a love triangle with two best friends, Nathan and Joel.
Obviously this caused tension between the besties, and as such also troubled Gianna – she liked each one equally.
So on the 11th of February, she spoke to the two lovestruck rivals and challenged them.
“On Valentine’s Day, each of you will get me a card – no gift, only a card. The one who gets me the card I like the most, will become my lover.”
Both the boys agreed to the challenge, but Joel was especially confident – he was quite artsy and a brilliant raconteur.
So using his last few dollars, he bought art supplies and got to work making the best card ever. He toiled through the deepest hours of the next two days until he made the best card ever: it was gorgeously decorated with the most beautiful poem.
On Valentine’s morning, the boys both presented their cards to Gianna, who said she will send an individual letter by tomorrow morning telling them who is the victor.
Joel was up from the early morning on the 15th, finding Gianna’s letter under the front door. The letter wasn’t the good news he was expecting: Gianna had chosen Nathan.
Joel, sad and angry, confronted Gianna. Trying to control his rage, he burst into tears asking Gianna:
“Oh my dear Gianna, how I love you so, but did you not love how beautiful my card was?”
“It was indeed beautiful, Joel.” Gianna replied.
“Was my poetry not good?” Joel sobbed.
“I loved the poem, Joel.” Gianna replied.
“Well I know it was better than Nathan’s card. I bet he didn’t even have as many words on his than mine!” Exclaimed a now-irate Joel
“You’re right Joel,” Gianna replied. “In fact his only had two words – and they won me over.”
Joel, in combined anger and intrigue, asked:
“WHAT THE HELL ARE THESE TWO WORDS ANYWAY?”
Gianna came up to his ear and whispered:
“American Express.”
