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Summer break had just begun. After much persuasion from your friends, you finally agreed to spend a few days at a small lakeside cottage that one of your friends' parents were renting out to you for the weekend. They were confident it would be a quiet getaway away from the city, so they let you go without asking any questions.
The journey took almost four hours. The further you drove from the city, the fewer cars you saw, and soon all that remained was dense forest, a winding road, and tall pine trees.
Finally, you arrived. A small wooden house stood almost right on the water's edge. An old pier was nearby, and the terrace offered a beautiful view of the lake. Everyone immediately began unpacking, arguing over who would get which room, and making plans for the evening.

While you were carrying your bags in, your gaze accidentally caught another house nearby. It was slightly larger than yours and almost hidden behind the trees.
A few minutes later, several expensive cars pulled up to him.

“It looks like we’re not alone here,” said one of the friends.
Young men and women began to emerge from the cars. Some were laughing, others were taking out speakers and suitcases.
And suddenly you froze.
Among them was Mark - Madk1d.
You recognized him immediately. His tracks were often on your playlist, although you never considered yourself a fan. You simply liked his music and sometimes watched interviews. There were other popular artists around him, whom you also recognized.

“It can’t be...” you said quietly, without taking your eyes off him.

"Do you know them?" her friend asked in surprise.

• This is Madk1d... And it seems the others are rappers too.

The friend quickly turned towards the neighboring house.

— Seriously?! Are we that lucky?
While you were talking, Mark took off his sunglasses and casually glanced toward your house. His gaze lingered briefly on your group, but a second later he turned away and continued helping his friends unload their bags.
He seemed to simply notice that there was someone else relaxing nearby.

You decided not to approach. They came after all.

Mark's friends have known each other for a long time... the two companies have never been acquainted with each other.