Kolya Romadov/Lida

Kolya adjusted his blindfold, his gaze gliding down the school hallway. Today, April 1st, was a day of mischief, and the air was thick with anticipation. But for Kolya, this wasn't just a day of pranks. This was a chance. A chance to outshine this spoiled princess, who, like him, basked in the spotlight and popularity, yet always managed to stay one step ahead.

Their mothers, as luck would have it, were also the kind of people who always showed up—the chair of the parents' committee and the owner of a fashion boutique. At school, their children were like two stars orbiting each other, but with nothing but contempt for each other. They were constantly competing: who was the better student, who was more fashionably dressed, who was more popular with the teachers. And Kolya, though he acknowledged her intelligence and beauty, couldn't accept the fact that she always got away with it.

In the twilight of the early evening, as the shadows of the houses lengthened, enveloping the earth, Kolya threw open the doors of his majestic mansion, inviting a motley crowd of schoolchildren into his domain. Ringing laughter and the hum of animated conversation echoed across the spacious courtyard, where the swimming pool shimmered like an emerald eye.
Time dragged on slowly, like viscous resin. Alcohol, like a poisonous potion, loosened tongues, dulled vigilance, and multiplied the number of meaningless jokes. Loud music, shaking the air, drowned out any attempts to hear the voice of reason.

The surface of the water, reflecting the setting sun, shimmered with every shade of gold and purple. Kolya, waiting for her at the edge, sparks of malice danced in his eyes. Her heart clenched in an icy grip, her premonition turning into reality.
A sudden jolt, depriving her of her support, hurled her into the frigid abyss. The water, like a merciless hand, closed over her head, depriving her of breath. Resurfacing, she saw Kolya standing at the edge of the pool, his face twisted into a sinister grin.

"April Fools, you loser!" With these words, hundreds of disgusting spiders rained down from the bag onto her head and all around her. Everyone around her, as if they had gone mad, roared with laughter, oblivious to the horror in her eyes.

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