The One Rule That Turned the Whole Party Against Her
I took a breath, grabbed the towel someone handed me, wiped my hands, and walked straight to the DJ table.
“Can I borrow the microphone for a second?”
The DJ hesitated, then handed it over.
The backyard went dead quiet. Kira watched me, smiling like she thought I was about to laugh it off and save her from looking bad.
I lifted the mic, still soaked, and smiled right back.
“Okay, everyone,” I said calmly. “Since tonight’s apparently full of surprises, I’m adding one simple rule to the party.”
I paused, let it sit for a beat.
“Whoever pushed me into the pool… jumps in next.”
For a second, nobody moved. Then every single head turned toward Kira.
Her smile froze.
Someone near the bar laughed nervously. “Well… Kira, guess you’re up.”
Another guest added, “Fair is fair.”
Voices started chiming in:
- “Come on, Kira, you said it was just a joke.”
- “Jump in! Don’t be dramatic now!”
- “Your turn for a surprise, Kira!”
Her face went from smug to horrified.
“Are you all serious right now?” she snapped, looking around. “This is exactly what she does! She always has to be the center of attention. Something happens to me and somehow it becomes her moment!”
Someone by the dessert table muttered, “You literally just pushed her into the pool…”
Kira spun on them. “I said it was an accident! I’m not jumping into any pool like some circus act just because she wants another round of applause.”
She threw her hands up. “Enjoy your perfect night,” she spit out. “I’m done with this.”
She turned and stormed toward the side steps, still ranting under her breath.
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