#40: The Pasta Pain
The photo promised perfection — golden layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy béchamel baked into a masterpiece. The delivery looked like a post-surgery meal for someone still on painkillers. A scattered mess of penne, cheese, and regret, clinging to life in a plastic tray.

It’s not exactly “restaurant-quality,” but maybe it’s poetic justice — a soft, shapeless reminder that you’re still recovering. No presentation, no layers, just survival food with a hint of cheese. Comforting, in the saddest possible way.
