The sign on the café wall was clearly meant as a joke: “Don’t cheat. Pick a chocolate to see how ‘difficult’ you really are.” Below it sat a neat display of chocolates—red velvet, cheesecake, chocolate fudge, lemon meringue—each labeled as if it were part of a lighthearted personality quiz.
What was unexpected wasn’t the sign itself, but how long people paused in front of it.
After a demanding week, even minor decisions seemed to carry weight. The choice wasn’t rushed. Chocolate fudge felt right—not flashy, not complicated, just familiar and dependable.....
