"Maya, please I really want to go and dad won't let me unless you do."
"Riles, you know how much I hate parties and this one is at NYU that's even worse."
"Come on PLEEEEAASEEEE!"
"Riley,"
"Please, please, please, please, ple."
"Fine! Ugh your lucky I love you."
"I know"
"Now get your bag I need to be in the art room before class so can help me finalize my portfolio for the art scholarships."
"I know let's go."
As I walked into the art room I was instantly hit with so many new ideas that I sat right down and started to sketch. I wasn't really sure what I was sketching, my hand was moving quickly and swiftly across the paper like it had a mind of its own. Long and short lines over-lapping circles and ovals it wasn't until I was finished that I knew what I had drawn. It made sense. 4 logos, each one representing a school that had accepted me were intertwined and combined to form a completely new sign. A sign that seemed to perfectly match the inner turmoil within me.
"Maya that's beautiful. It shows clear emotion as well."
"Thanks , I just don't know what to do."
"What do u mean?"
"Well four amazing schools have accepted me and in a month I'll know about scholarships which will help narrow my choices, but only two of my options are in the United States and only one is near my family."
"Maya, your family will support you no matter what, you know that. As for the other things, Europe is full of art, every inch of it. You know that, you've been there. It would be the opportunity of a life time."
"My summer in Europe was incredible and I would give anything to go back, but does that mean I should live there? I know it wouldn't have to be forever…"
"It wouldn't have to be your right. And you've been to the royal college of art, you spent a summer there. Is it a place you can imagine living for four years at the least?"
School is over and I'm in Riley's room finishing my homework as she looks for something to wear to the party tonight. I'm in an ink blue with grey lettering tank top from my summer at the Royal college of Art (RCA) with ripped black skinny jeans. My shoes are simple converse and my hair is in a messy bun with some strands falling down to frame my face. Finishing off with light lip-gloss, 3 leather bracelets, my friendship ring, and a leather jacket to match my bracelets.
"What do you think black or blue dress?" Riley had finally emerged from her closet holding up two party dresses.
"It's a college party in the dorms, Honey. Wear something comfy but cute like me."
"But you can pull that off I couldn't no matter how hard I tried"
"Trust me on this one."
"Fine but if I look stupid it's on you, Peaches."
"Good to know." Riley exited the closet in a simple grey sweater with a green flower top and dark blue jeans. She wore matching grey boots and her friendship ring. She left her hair down with a green clip keeping her bangs back.
We quickly left the Matthew's apartment and made our way to the subway and then the NYU dorms. When we got there the party was in full swing and I noticed a few of our classmates from school, but the person who made me stop was the one with the beat up beanie on his head.
"Hi Maya, you look good even more beautiful than the last time I saw you."
"Thanks Josh…..