Chimerical Realities 🇬🇧

It always has been

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"And how did your date go, Mike?" Carl asked his friend.

"I'd rather not talk about it, next question" Mike replied, downplaying the matter.

"Bro, you'll be fine. There are plenty of fish in the sea. In fact, Jessica is crazy about you. She can't stop telling her friends how attractive she finds you. Everyone knows she's head over heels for you. I think it's time you give her a chance."

"Listen, Carl, I know you like to tease me. But come on. The girl is crazy, she collects rocks from everywhere she goes. And I'm not talking about gemstones or pretty ones like garnets or malachites. She picks up damn rocks from the ground and collects them. During our last school trip, her bag was full of them. Plus, have you seen her unibrow? I don't think it takes much to take care of that. She clearly has only one eyebrow and seems to be totally fine with it. Besides, she's one of those fools who believes the Earth is round. I could never be with someone who thinks such nonsense. It's been widely known for a long time that we live on a flat planet."

"Well, I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she knows something we don't."

"Carl, stop talking nonsense."

"Look, Mike, I propose something. What if after graduation, we have our own expedition to the edge of the planet to check it out for ourselves? If it turns out that the Earth is indeed flat, I'll get surgery and get breasts..." Carl said mockingly. "But if the Earth is round, you'll have to listen to my request. And don't worry, I'll be merciful to you."

"What's your request?"

"Well, if I turn out to be right, you'll accept Jessica's feelings and marry her."

"I thought your expedition proposal was stupid, but your request is even more so. Come on, Carl. Why do you have so much compassion for her? The girl is unbearable."

"You always seem so convinced of what you know or think you know..." Carl mentioned challengingly. "If you're so sure the Earth is flat, accept the challenge. After all, you have nothing to lose, right? It's a win-win situation for you."

"You're an idiot, Carl..." Mike muttered. "I'll only accept because I want to see Carl with boobs. I'll make sure you keep your promise."

Then Carl's phone started vibrating repeatedly. His voicemail was filling up.

"Who is it or what is it?"

"It's Kate. She's asking if I'm watching the news. She can't believe it and says I have to hear it for myself."

"What is it?"

"I don't know, let's turn on the television."

"... and for those who missed the previous announcement, we will repeat it once again. A group of former government officials has just made public major secrets that have been kept hidden by the consensus of all regimes around the world. The Earth is round, we repeat, the Earth is round. The government has worked with high technology to keep the truth hidden for a long time. They released several images taken from space where the true shape of the planet can be seen for the first time. The Round Earth Society was right all along! ..."

"Wait, the Earth is round?!"

"It always has been, my dear friend."

"How did you know?! Are you messing with me? Are you a government agent or something? I don't understand anything!"

Completely ignoring the seriousness of the revelation, Carl focused on seizing the ridiculous opportunity to continue teasing his friend.

"So, will you marry Jessica?"

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