Dear Diary:
Scene: The elevator of residential building in Midtown.
Building resident enters, carrying a bag of takeout food. Another man enters, dressed in a white apron and chef’s hat, delivering a meal from a nearby restaurant. They nod at each other in recognition.
Resident, glancing at his meal, which was clearly purchased from another restaurant, says sheepishly, “I’m cheating on you.â€
Chef, with a “that’s life†resignation, says, “It has to happen sometimes.â€
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