Surly Syrups
Waylon B. - 6th grade
September 19, 2021
“Man, it feels good to be the best of all syrups. I am literally every customers' favorite and everyone loves me.”
“Vanilla thought this was a great time to test his plan!”
“Ok Vanilla, we all know that I'm the best,” said Carmel.
“I don't know about that Carmel, I'm the best,'' said Mocha.
“NO NO NO NO, you all are average. I'm the best. I am the most bought syrup, and no one can outdo Vanilla,” said Vanilla in a mean tone. “As you can see, Dot is literally picking me up right now to put me in a drink. Carmel, you are used like seven times a day and Mocha you're used about five times each day, but I'm used 14 times a day. I'm literally the best.”
“Not when it's October and November,” said Caramel.
“We don't talk about that,'' said Vanilla.
“We all know when Pumpkin is in season, he is way better than you,” said Mocha.
“Caramel and Mocha, you two need to be quiet! Both Pumpkin and I are bought way more than either of you,” said Vanilla! The syrups are so mad that nobody talks for the rest of the day.
September 20, 2021
“Sorry I flipped out yesterday guys. I just hate when you say that in October I’m not as popular,” said Vanilla.
“Look at that. Pumpkin syrup is being added to the menu again,” Caramel noted.
As vanilla sees this, he has a mental breakdown. He is mad and frustrated that this is happening. Vanilla just wants to be the best every month. Then vanilla has the best idea, He is going to sabotage pumpkin.
September 21, 2021
The first customer that morning ordered a Pumpkin Latte. Vanilla thought this was a great time to test his plan. He tried to switch himself with Pumpkin, but Dot noticed right away. Vanilla is frustrated. He needs a better plan to sabotage Pumpkin. The next time Pumpkin is used, Vanilla has a new idea.
“One Pumpkin Spiced Chai, please,” said a customer.
“This is my chance,” thought Vanilla. So Vanilla quickly switched the name tag with Pumpkin when he was not looking. Vee picks up Vanilla and pours him into the chai, although when the customer tried his drink, his immediate reaction was, “this is too sweet! This is vanilla, not pumpkin spice!” Then Vanilla realizes that he not only sabotaged Pumpkin but he also sabotaged the coffee shop! Vanilla feels really bad. He sees how the customer is yelling at Vee and Vanilla begins to think, “What am I doing? I keep comparing myself to Pumpkin when I really need to feel grateful that I am on the menu for 12 months, Pumpkin is only on for maybe two to three months. I am the lucky one!” Vanilla rolls back next to Pumpkin and gives back his label and apologizes for his selfish behavior. Pumpkin, that sweet flavor that he is, gives Vanilla a big smile as Vee picks him up for another Pumpkin Spiced Chai. “See ya latte, Vanilla,” says Pumpkin. Vanilla laughs as he waits for his next opportunity to sweeten up someone’s day.