On a sunny Sunday afternoon, my friend Max and I decided it was time to create the ultimate lemonade stand. We set up shop at the end of the street, right where all the neighborhood kids would zoom by on their bikes and scooters. Max whipped up a bold sign that read, “LEMONADE: 50 cents!”—designed to catch everyone's eye.
As we mixed our secret recipe in a giant pitcher, I couldn't help but remember last summer when Jamie and Sam totally crushed us with their stand. The sound of Jamie's laughter seemed to echo in my mind, reminding me just how badly we’d lost.
Just then, I looked up and saw Jamie and Sam setting up their stand nearby. They had glittery decorations and a flashy sign that said "Lemonade: 25 cents!" A wave of anxiety washed over me. Would history repeat itself, or could Max and I finally take the crown?
Determined not to be outdone, we dashed into my house and grabbed a ton of ice cubes from my mom’s freezer. Seriously, who doesn’t love a refreshing, ice-cold lemonade on a hot day? Then I began shouting, “Get your refreshing cold lemonade right here!” hoping to attract a huge crowd of customers.
As I worked, I recalled the day Max and I first dreamed up this lemonade stand business—sitting on my porch, sipping lemonade and joking about being the kings of summer refreshments. It was always just a fun idea, but today felt like our moment was finally here.
Suddenly, an idea sparked in my mind. I remembered when I was five, my sister had a lemonade stand and put sprinkles in her lemonade. I rushed down to the basement and, thankfully, found a stash. Sugar doesn’t spoil, after all! In no time, we were pouring cups of sparkling, ice-cold yellow lemonade topped with colorful sprinkles.
Before I knew it, a line of kids formed at our stand. I noticed Jamie throwing us envy-filled glances. I could practically hear her thoughts: "How dare they steal our spotlight?" But the best part? Our lemonade sold out in record time! By the end of the day, we racked up an impressive ten bucks.
As we celebrated our success, sipping on some well-deserved milkshakes, I couldn’t shake the feeling of excitement mixed with curiosity. How far would Jamie and Sam go to get back their title? For now, though, Max and I crowned ourselves the Lemonade Kings of the neighborhood, knowing the rivalry would continue in the days to come.