Chapter 4: The Paint Party
One hot first Saturday in June 2019, my childhood friends Sarah, James, and Henri met me at my mentor, Jenna and her sister, Jill's apartment in Point Breeze. "Hi, guys!" I greeted my friends. "Hi, Angel!" Sarah greeted back. "James and Henri, I would like you to help me out with the Pops of Color decorations, while Sarah and Angel can help me melt the candy melts for the Paintbrush Pretzels," Abigail instructed us. Before we got started, Abigail offered us lemon squares and beer to eat for a snack. There was some party music playing to help get in the slumber party spirit. "Abigail, are you starting to miss Shady Side Academy already?" Henri asked. "I guess so," Abigail replied. "What was your favorite moment, Abigail?" James asked. "I liked my senior prom best," Abigail replied. "Did you have trouble asking people out?" James asked. "I know, I had that problem when I was a sophomore in high school, and then the dance that I went to with Betsy was the first one I ever attended." "I don't even remember that because I was obsessed with Boy Scouts at the time," Henri remembered. "Did you get a chance to hear music like we are listening to right now, James?" Abigail asked. "I know some of the songs in the playlist," James replied. "Wow, that is a very wild and funky design that you boys are coming up with," Abigail remarked. Abigail went into the kitchen to check on me and Sarah. "How are you doing with the candy melts?" Abigail asked us. "We already melted all 4 colors- green, pink, purple, and blue," I stated. "What do you think, Abigail?" Sarah asked. "They're beautiful," Abigail remarked. "I love them." "Here is some graduation money for you, Abigail," Sarah offered. "It is 20 dollars to buy whatever you want." "Thanks a lot, Sarah," Abigail remarked, breathing a sigh of relief. "I am so relieved that I am done with high school now." "You should be," Sarah agreed. "I had a hard time in both middle school and high school. Angel was there when I was caught guilty for cheating off of a history exam." "I knew that you were being a good person, Sarah," I reminded my best friend. "It was Nathan who got in trouble for cheating." "Yes, and he got detention," Sarah added. "Taking all of these advanced placement classes was a pain in the butt for me," Abigail admitted. Sarah noticed the decorated sugar cookies on a baking sheet. "Did you make those all by yourself, Abigail?" Sarah asked. "No, Angel helped me," Abigail told us. "They are for my guests to decorate and enjoy tonight." "Again, happy graduation," Sarah wished Abigail. "Thanks, Sarah," Abigail replied. Pretty soon, it was time for my friends to leave. "Thanks for a great day, everyone!" I thanked my friends. "You're welcome, Angel," Sarah replied. "Bye, guys!" "Bye!"