$18.96. That's what my bill says. The only word I can think of is dumbfounded. Dumfounded at how the small amount of food I just consumed came up to $18.96.
I ordered a small pasta. I didn't realise that the size was the equivalent of a kiddies meal. It was bland, no seasoning no flavour. My 12-year-old self made mac and cheese that tasted better and THAT came from a box.
I also figured I'd get a slice of tiramisu. I finished it simply because I paid for it and not because it was good.
Now you're caught up to where I am now, still staring at my bill and wondering why I was charged 12% gratuity to create a grand total of $18.96. It was just me with my kiddie bland pasta & my sh*tty cake. Every time I pass there now, I'll think of all the things I could've bought or the other places I could've eaten at for $18.96.