Room service—a luxury reserved for those who prefer the comfort of their hotel room to the hustle and bustle of the outside world. As I perused the menu, my eyes were immediately drawn to the promise of delicious gourmet pizza, delivered right to my door with a mere phone call.
I placed my order with the eagerness of a child on Christmas morning, imagining the cheesy goodness that awaited me. And when the pizza arrived, it did not disappoint. The crust was perfectly crispy, the sauce tangy and flavorful, and the toppings plentiful. It was a slice of heaven in a cardboard box.
But as I savored each mouthful, a nagging thought crept into my mind—how much was this pizza going to cost me? I pushed the thought aside, determined to enjoy my indulgence without guilt.
The next morning, as I checked out of the hotel, I received the shock of my life when I saw the total on my bill. The pizza, it seemed, had come at a price—a price far higher than I had anticipated. A price that would make a nice down-payment on a small piece of real estate in the Dutch Caribbean. I stared at the bill in disbelief, wondering how a few slices of pizza could cost so much.
It was a harsh lesson in the cost of convenience, a reminder that luxury comes at a price. But as I reflected on my pizza-induced sticker shock, I couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. After all, who knew that a simple craving for pizza could lead to such an expensive indulgence?
So, here’s to room service pizza—the delicious temptation that comes with a side of sticker shock. Next time you find yourself craving a late-night snack, just remember to check your wallet for the company credit card before you dial that room service number. After all, a few slices of pizza shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg, no matter how gourmet they may be.
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