and only the door jamb kept the maid from falling.

“You threw her body into the swamp,” Zoe continued, “And your mother began to look for a new victim.” And now Katya appeared. On the first day you met, you humiliated a poor girl. But you did not understand this. How so. You're a mistress, the offspring of a rich dad, and she is a village simpleton. Didn't your mother say that to you?

And what did you do to me? And all because of what? You were always jealous of me. I was more beautiful than you, enjoyed success with young people from decent families. And in your company there were scumbags and drug addicts. So you sent me two of these. And she scoffed at me because she could not survive that I was beaten up in people, I became a top model, and you still beg for money from your mother.

Well, enough of the lyrics. At night we will leave, and I promise you that I will do everything possible so that you and your mother are in jail. And if by any chance this does not happen, I myself crush you like a flea. And then let me judge.

Panting, Zoe got out of bed and quickly left the room. Kate barely had time to bounce to the side.

- Did you hear everything? The girl asked the maid.

- Yes, - Katya, with excitement, barely moved her tongue, - This is monstrous!

- Calm down, girl, - Zoya pressed her friend to her chest, - This rubbish will no longer harm anyone, and I will keep my word.

They sat in the kitchen until the night.

“We have to go,” Zoe took a handkerchief from her jeans pocket and put on a fancy building on her head. “Do you like it?”

- I also have a handkerchief, - said Katya, - Make me the same.

The last time the girls inspected the house and went out into the street. Margo's car was in the yard. Zoe rummaged through the ignition and started the engine.

“I feel sorry for her,” Katya sighed. “Maybe it wasn’t necessary to act so cruelly with her?”

“I did it,” Zoe said firmly, “Your conscience is clear.”

***

It was a clear sunny day. With complete calm, the sea looked like a blue mirror, and only the circles from the seagulls sitting on the water created a slight ripple.

Katya was lying in a lounge chair, substituting her young body for the southern sun.

- Caution! - there was a nearby unfamiliar voice, - So you can burn!

- Do not worry, - the girl opened her eyes, - Who are you?

- Yes-ah, - in front of her stood a young man of short stature, a little stout with a huge red curly hat on his head, - You won't recognize me?

- Rudik? - Kate almost fell off the lounger, - What are you doing here, and what do you want from me?

- I have been looking for you all these years, - the guy answered without embarrassment, - And just recently I learned that you are going to rest in Antalya. Well, I also went here.

- What for?

“I need to talk to you,” Rudik suddenly became serious as an adult, “If you wish.” Let's step back into the shade.

“Speak here,” Katya answered dryly, “They can look for me.”

“As you wish,” the young man wiped sweat from his brow.

- What do you want to tell me? - the girl looked around.

“Don't look,” Rudik grinned wryly, “I'm alone here and I won't hurt you.” I just wanted to tell you what happened to my family. Maybe you will be interested.

- Why do you think so? - Kate laughed, - And in other matters, go ahead, tell me!

Rudik sighed and began to speak.

“After your disappearance, we left for a city apartment.” Two months later they called us and said that Margot had been arrested, and a trial would soon take place. My mom and I went. Sister in the dock behind bars with two guards. This mother could not stand, and right there she felt bad. Ambulance took her to the hospital, and two days later her mother was gone.

Margo was sentenced to fifteen years, but she did not even live in the zone. Someone strangled her. So they told me later. I was left all alone. I was sent to a boarding school as a minor. And when I was eighteen, I received a letter from a lawyer that I am the only heir. There was a lot of money, but, honestly, they did not please me at all. Of course, I let them in business - I opened a computer company.But all the time I was burned by a sense of guilt. Guilt is in front of you, Katya.

I started looking for you. First, to no avail, but then I was lucky. I read a message in an online newspaper that Zoya Lapina, a photo model known in the past, had passed away, and that the funeral would take place on such a date. I went to the cemetery and saw you. I already knew that you were friendly, that you had a lot connected. I did not dare to approach you then, but there will always be people ready to give the necessary information.

After the funeral, I rushed to come to you several times, but every time I put it off. Did not want to bother. And then I learned that you and your friend are going to rest on a resort.

- And now what? - Kate suddenly felt sorry for this guy, but did not show it. His Semty's fault is too great.

- I want to apologize, - Rudik lowered his eyes, - Forgive me, Katya, if you can. I am a scoundrel. And further. If you need something, and there is no one to turn to, know - I will always help you.

- Ok, - the girl suddenly softened, - Forgot. And my advice to you: do not look for me anymore and get away from here as soon as possible.

- Yes, of course, - the guy shook his curly head, - Farewell.

He walked along the very edge of the water, bending his back and drooping his head. Like a beaten dog.

- Who was that, Katyusha? - a tall, broad-shouldered guy with narrow swimming trunks and a flowered shirt approached the girl.

- So, one long-time acquaintance, - Katya pressed her cheek against his shoulder.

- What did he want?

- I do not know. Let's go swimming?

In the evening, sitting on the balcony of her room, Kate could not stand it.

- Andryush. I need to tell you something.

He listened to the girl attentively, and only a pile of cigarette butts in an ashtray said that the young man was nervous. Kate finished her story and turned to the sea, afraid to look at the young man.

“That's what,” Andrei put out the barely started cigarette, “After two days, we return.” And immediately go to the registrar. I want you to be my wife. And do not argue!

- And I do not argue! - the girl threw herself on his neck, - And in general! I promise never to argue with you!

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