History About April Fools Day Novels & Stories

AVA DUVAL The night was getting crazier than I had anticipated. I stared wide eyed at the man whom I called my father. His gray hair was probably getting to him and this — I hoped it was a joke. Yes, this had to be an April Fool’s joke. Fuck me. April was a century ago. “Father, you don't mean…” “Isn't he a fine young man? I wanted to tell you, sweetheart, but I wanted it to be a surprise.” He seemed elated, his lips spread wide showcasing his full dentition.

“As I was saying, I've made arrangements, Alecia, you’ll be meeting your future the day after tomorrow.” Confusion washes over me in seconds and my eyes went wide. 'What the hell did I miss?’ I wondered, glancing between my father and Alecia, but she looked just as confused as me. Eventually, a chuckle tore through her throat. “Nice Joke papa. Sadly, April fools was two months ago.” Saying this, she was about to go back to eating, but the look on our father’s face told the both of us that the wasn’t joking.

The kind of sense I did not want to possess. I wish this is just a dream. I wish my parents were still alive this time to tell me everything is a huge prank. But Mom hates pranks. Mom slapped Dad in front of us when Dad created his last April Fools' prank. He pretended to have a mistress on April first nine years ago. And Dad never pranks any of us again.

Every April Fools’ Day, Wilson Hale helped Chloe Mercer fake a proposal for me. Last year, he dropped to one knee in the back room of a Manhattan club with candles on the tables and half his friends filming. I thought he was finally serious. Then the ring popped open and sprayed silver glitter glue across my hand. Chloe laughed so hard she nearly dropped her phone. Wilson only stopped smiling when he saw my eyes fill with tears. Later, he held my stained fingers and promised, “Next year, Viv. I swear. No jokes. A real proposal.” So when he texted me on the night before April Fools and told me to meet him at the jazz bar where we had our first date, I let myself believe him.

What other bad news could she get that could up these? She squeezed her eyes shut and shook her head vehemently. No, no! This couldn't be happening to her. This couldn't be happening to her poor baby. The clinic staff were joking. April Fool's day had recently passed by and they still hadn't gotten it out of their systems yet. "Mrs Lips, I'm terribly sorry about it." The voice came from somewhere nearer to her.

Followed with a giggle to make it less obvious. “If that was just easy, LOL!” Wayne believed that she was joking, he grew accustomed to her tease and antics. “I mean you can try.” Jill winked and the two laughed at the same time. The room became quiet as April went back to her sit. Hori was the first one to comfront her, “Are you feeling better sis?” April nodded. “Thanks, I’m still pissed but I’m okay.” Joy also came to her and apologize because she was also part of the people who started the rumor, “Sorry April. I joined it thinking it funny. I-I didn’t know you were dating someone.”

Before I can think of anything to continue our conversation, he throws a question. "When was your birthday again? You did not answer me," he said in a more light and lively tone than earlier. I ease up and chuckled. "You won't believe it. It's the first of April 2005," I replied. Clement's brows furrowed. When his forehead relaxed, I notice the flash of sadness in his eyes. I chuckled to somehow bring back the lite atmosphere surrounding us. "Are you that sad because I was born during April fools?" I chuckled. "I see..." he uttered to himself which I barely heard.

"Tell me where the cameras are, or I'll call the police!" The man stared at her insidiously. After a while, a hint of shock flashed between his eyes and he said, "It's you!" One day earlier. It was the first day of April or as everyone would say April Fool's Day. According to the netizens it was the best time for someone to declare their love because if they got rejected, they could just laugh and say—"Haha, I made a fool of you!" At the very least, they could retreat in a splendid manner.

He said, and I could hear Matilda's laughter in the background. It all became clear in an instant that they had set me up! They had played a trick on me on April Fool's Day, and it had worked! I couldn't believe I had fallen for it, but I had to admit it was a pretty clever prank. I started laughing, shaking my head in amusement. "You got me!" I said, still laughing. "I can't believe I fell for that! You guys are good!" "We had to try something to keep you on your toes," my Dad said, sounding pleased with himself. "We're glad you're a good sport about it."