Elliot The day started off perfectly. I had my plan: charm Susan with humor. She always used to say my jokes were terrible, but they made her laugh anyway. If I could get her to crack a smile, it would be progress.So there I was, striding into the office like a man on a mission. I’d spent the night rehearsing a few jokes in front of the mirror, determined to test them out today. After all, laughter was the best medicine—or, in my case, the best way to win back the love of my life.First attempt? The elevator.Susan was waiting by the doors when I spotted her. Perfect timing. As I stepped in beside her, I gave her my best grin.“Morning,” I said, keeping it casual. “You know, elevators are like relationships.”Her eyebrows shot up. “Oh, really? How’s that?”“They have their ups and downs.”She blinked at me, her expression completely blank. I swear I heard the elevator itself groan at my attempt.“Wow,” she finally said, deadpan. “That was... something.”Okay, maybe not my best work,
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