Chapter 8: The Spa and Chinese Food
The next day, my mentor, Jenna and I went to Evolve Wellness Spa in Shadyside and met some of my other best friends Alex Russo, Justin Evans, Max Greenwald, and Carly Shay, as well as Carly's parents, Sam and Freddie. "Hi, guys!" I greeted my friends. "Hi, Angel!" Alex greeted back. "We are doing the Serenity Package for 180 dollars," Carly told us. "What does that include?" Jenna asked. "It includes a 60-minute relaxation massage and a 50-minute Rhonda Allison rejuvenating facial," Alex explained. "It is the cheapest of the packages!" We began with the facials. "So, tell us about Isabella's Spa Night Sleepover last Saturday," Carly stated. "We want to know what it is like." "The girls did things like what we are doing right now," I explained. "Did this require staying up all night?" Mrs. Shay asked. "Or fuzzy pillows?" Mr. Benson asked. "Or Netflix binge sessions?" Carly asked. "I am not sure if you are familiar with this game, Carly," Jenna explained, "but it is a very popular game to play at slumber parties. Can you guess what it is?" Jenna turned to me. "Okay, Angel, truth or dare..." "Truth," I replied. "I love and have a passion for girly things." "Oh, yeah," Carly remembered. "I first played that game back in middle school." Then, we moved on to massages. "Did I hear something about a slumber party?" Alex asked. "Yes, you did, Alex," I stated. "Did you eat popcorn?" "No, but we had lots of other yummy things to eat, like chocolate-covered strawberries, finger sandwiches, and marshmallow manicure treats," I explained. "Did you play video games?" Max asked. "No, but we did other fun activities, like a nail art contest, smoothie contest, Guess that Scent, making homemade fruity lip gloss, manicures and pedicures, and of course, facials," I explained. "This was my secret handshake once my hands got softened," Justin told me. I then shook his hand. "James told me that boys can get facials, too," I told Justin. "Is this true?" "Of course boys can get facials," Justin replied. "He is right." I noticed that Alex hurt her shoulder. "What happened to your shoulder?" I asked Alex. "I sprained it when I slipped on the icy stairs this weekend, Angel," Alex explained to me. "Maybe, the massage will help your shoulder heal," I told Alex. "I sure hope so," Alex agreed. "Because I can't drive with a sprained shoulder." After our treatment at the spa was done, we headed to Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant in the Shadyside Plaza for dinner. Jenna and I ordered rice bowls, Carly ordered chicken lo mein, Mrs. Shay ordered pork lo mein, Mr. Benson ordered Singapore rice noodles, Alex ordered chicken with broccoli, Justin ordered General Tso's chicken, and Max ordered Hunan beef. We talked some more about slumber parties inside the Chinese restaurant. "So, tell us more about this slumber party," Carly instructed. "Well, there was a secret handshake for softened hands," I told Carly. "Can I see it?" Carly asked. I then shook Carly's hand. "Jenna, truth or dare," Mrs. Shay stated. "Truth," Jenna replied. "I love coming on your outings and wish that I could come on many more." "I wish that I could stay up all night on a day that I didn't have to work," Mr. Benson stated. "So, what are you guys going to do when you get home?" Alex asked. "I am going to have a Netflix binge session," Jenna replied. "I am going to make some popcorn to eat," Alex stated. "I am going to play some video games on the Wii," Justin stated. "And, I am going to lay down on my fuzzy pillow and take a nap," Max stated. "I will be going home with Jenna tonight," I told everyone. Pretty soon, it was time for me and Jenna to leave. "Thanks for a great day, everyone!" I thanked my friends. "You're welcome, Angel," Alex replied. "Bye, guys!" "Bye!"