Suddenly, images tore through his mind.
An argument.
A scream.
A knife in his hand.
Blood.
“No… that’s not right…”
He shook his head violently.
“I didn’t…”
The chef’s voice cut in, soft and calm.
“That day… you killed someone in this kitchen.“
The man froze. Tears ran down his face.
“Then… what am I…”
The chef smiled.
“You ran away… and never came back.“
The man stared down at the plate, hands trembling.
“Then this… what is this…”
The chef answered slowly.
“I simply took what you left behind…
and served it to you once more.”
The man’s face went white.
“Left behind…?”
The chef looked straight into his eyes.