“I’d like 3 kg of Romance, please”. A visit to an unusual shop

One day, a young man was walking around the city in search of a shop he had heard about for a long time. His friends were talking about it with great enthusiasm, and then he came across a fascinating advertisement for the store. Finally, he saw the bright sign and confidently walked into the store, greeting the saleswoman.

– “Hello!” replied an elderly woman in a discreet blue dress.

– “I’d like to buy some Romantics, about 3 kilograms, if you have any.

– “Romantics?” the saleswoman asked again. – We don’t have any for sale at the moment. There was almost no demand for it, so we don’t supply it anymore. To be honest, I’m a little surprised that you need Romantika. I’ve been working here for a long time, and it was only ordered from us online with delivery. Because it’s anonymous, and people are embarrassed to go around town with such a purchase.

– “You mean people are ashamed of wanting romance?” the young man asked in embarrassment.

– “Girls are not so shy, but men are. You must be studying humanities or maybe a poet?

– No, I’m just an ordinary guy, neither a writer nor a poet. What can I choose instead of Romance?

– Let’s see,” the saleswoman began to look around the shelves thoughtfully. – “I can offer you Inspiration. But I have to say that it wears off pretty quickly, so you shouldn’t keep it open for long and use it right away.

– I won’t refuse it. What is the most popular among customers?

– The most popular are Humor, Skepticism, Irony, and Cynicism. Pride and Vanity are also in demand.

– And Love?

– Oh, yes. Love is undoubtedly popular, but it is very expensive. Because it is an extremely strong and bright feeling, it is concentrated and sold by the gram. In general, love is in the hearts of most people from birth, but not everyone appreciates it and spends it recklessly. But there are people in whom Love not only lives, but also multiplies when they sincerely give it to others. Then this feeling makes people omnipotent and happy. You, young man, have everything ahead of you, the main thing is not to waste your Love beforehand.

– Do people often buy Love in your store?

– Very rarely in pure concentrate. Mostly it is bought with additives, because it is cheaper. But I must warn you that these additives are rather harmful. For example, here is the latest arrival: Love and Hate, Love and Jealousy, Love and Addiction. Unfortunately, many people fall for such a discount, but I emphasize the following to everyone. You don’t have to buy love, because you can grow it in yourself. As I have already mentioned, each of us has a tiny seed of Love from birth. We just need to take care of it so that a strong and beautiful flower grows from this seed. It’s a pity that not everyone understands this, because with enough Patience, Faith and Hope, Love can blossom in everyone’s heart. So, young man, have you decided?

– I have Faith in my heart, but I could use a little Patience and Hope to strengthen my Love.

– I can pack you with these two elixirs, but promise me that you will use them in combination with Honesty and Sincerity. I see that you already have these qualities. And then your Love will become a source that will never run out.