It Started With a Bet

It Started With a Bet

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Siddharth Jindal is a young Dermatologist. He is everything a girl could want in her life partner... He is tall, dark, handsome, rich, funny, successful and has a very cool family. Girls are crazy about him but he is just friendly with everyone. Until one day when he goes to do some lighthearted friendly ragging of the freshers. Shruti Singh is a smart, confident and intelligent girl, who fights her family to make an identity of her own and becomes a doctor. She belongs to a conservative family where education for girls is not very important. They just want them to get married to a well-settled man. Siddharth likes her but she avoids him like plague due to some incident. He tries his level best to make her understand but she blocked him from her life. This keeps going on till his sister-in-law decides to play cupid. Read this book and find out how she brings them together.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Saat Clara Hermosa tiba di bandara Negara Latvin, waktu sudah menunjukkan pukul 9 malam.

Hari ini adalah hari ulang tahunnya.

Begitu dia membuka ponselnya, dia menerima sekelompok ucapan selamat ulang tahun.

Semuanya dari teman dan rekan kerjanya.

Tapi tidak ada kabar sama sekali dari Edward Anggasta.

Senyum Clara pun memudar.

Ketika dia tiba di vila, sudah jam 10 lebih.

Saat Bibi Sari melihatnya, dia tertegun sejenak: “Bu Clara, kenapa Ibu... bisa datang ke sini?”

“Di mana Edward dan Elsa?”

“Pak Edward belum pulang, Nona Elsa masih main di dalam kamar.”

Clara pun memberikan barangnya pada Bibi Sari, tapi saat di lantai atas dia melihat Elsa Anggasta yang memakai baju tidur, tampak duduk di meja kecil, entah sedang memukul apa, tapi dia sangat serius, hingga bahkan tidak tahu ada orang yang masuk ke kamarnya.

“Elsa?”

Saat Elsa dengar suara ini, dia langsung berbalik dan menyebut dengan riang: “Mama!”

Lalu, dia kembali membalikkan badan dan lanjut memukul barang di tangannya.

Clara lalu mendekat dan memeluknya, saat dia hampir menciumnya, dia didorong oleh Elsa: “Mama, aku lagi sibuk.”

Clara sudah dua bulan tidak bertemu anaknya, jadi dia rindu padanya, tentu saja ingin menciumnya, dan berbicara dengan putrinya itu.

Melihatnya begitu serius, dia juga tidak mau mengganggunya: “Seminggu lagi, Tante Vanessa berulang tahun, ini hadiah yang aku dan Ayah siapkan untuk dia! Kulit kerang ini buatan aku dan ayah sendiri pakai mesin, cantik ‘kan?”

Clara merasa tenggorokannya tercekat, sebelum dia menjawab, putrinya yang masih memunggunginya pun lanjut berkata: “Ayah juga sudah siapkan hadiah lain untuk Tante Vanessa, besok—“

Hati Clara tercekat, dia tidak tahan lagi, “Elsa... masih ingat ulang tahun Ibu?”

“Ha? Apa?” Elsa menatapnya, lalu tunduk kembali dan menatap untaian manik-manik, sambil menggerutu: “Sudah kubilang jangan bicara denganku dulu, susunan manik-manikku jadi berantakan—“

Clara melepaskan tangan yang tadi sedang memeluk putrinya, dan tidak berbicara lagi.

Dia berdiri diam begitu lama, melihat putrinya bahkan tidak melihatnya, Clara mengatup erat bibirnya, lalu pergi dalam diam.

Bibi Sari melihatnya, lalu berkata: “Bu Clara, tadi aku sudah telepon Pak Edward, dia bilang malam ini dia ada urusan, jadi dia minta Anda tidur duluan.”

“Oke.”

Clara menjawab pendek, teringat perkataan putrinya tadi, dia tertegun, dan menelepon Edward.

Setelah berdering sejenak telepon itu diangkat, tapi suaranya terdengar begitu tenang: “Aku masih ada urusan, besok saja—“

“Edward, ini sudah malam, siapa itu?”

Itu suara Vanessa Gori.

Clara menggenggam ponselnya erat-erat.

“Nggak apa.”

Sebelum Clara selesai bicara, Edward langsung mematikan telepon.

Mereka sudah 3 bulan tidak ketemu, hari ini akhirnya dia pulang ke Negara Latvin, tapi Edward malah tidak mau segera pulang, bahkan dengar teleponnya pun, dia tidak mau.

Setelah nikah begitu lama, Edward selalu gini padanya, dingin, menjauh, dan tidak sabar.

Sebenarnya dia sudah terbiasa.

Kalau dulu, dia pasti akan telepon Edward lagi, lalu dengan sabar menanyakan keberadaannya, dan apa dia bisa pulang.

Akan tetapi mungkin hari ini dia kelelahan, jadi tidak ada tenaga untuk melakukan ini.

Keesokan paginya begitu bangun, dia berpikir sejenak, lalu memutuskan untuk menelepon Edward lagi.

Negara Latvin dan Negara Marola memiliki perbedaan 17 hingga 18 jam, jadi di Negara Latvia, hari ini barulah ulang tahunnya.

Kali ini tujuannya pulang ke Negara Latvin, selain ingin bertemu Edward dan Elsa, dia juga berharap di hari yang spesial ini, mereka bisa berkumpul, dan makan bersama.

Ini adalah doanya dalam ulang tahun kali ini.

Edward tidak mengangkat teleponnya.

Setelah begitu lama, dia baru mengirim sebuah pesan.

[Ada apa?]

Clara: [Siang ini ada waktu? Aku bawa Elsa, kita makan bareng yuk?]

[Oke, beri tahu aku setelah tahu lokasinya.]

Clara: [Oke.]

Setelah itu, Edward tidak membalas lagi.

Dia tidak teringat hari ini ulang tahunnya.

Meski Clara sudah mempersiapkan hatinya, tapi dia tetap merasa kecewa.

Setelah mandi, dia bersiap turun ke bawah, tapi saat ini dia mendengar suara putrinya dan Bibi Sari.

“Bu Clara sudah pulang, Nona Elsa nggak senang?”

“Aku dan Ayah sudah setuju mau main di pantai bersama Tante Vanessa, tapi ibu mendadak pulang, kalau dia mau ikut kami pergi, suasananya pasti nggak enak.”

“Ibu juga jahat banget, selalu nggak suka Tante Vanessa—“

“Nona, Bu Elsa itu ibumu, nggak boleh bilang gitu, nanti Bu Clara jadi sedih oke?”

“Aku tahu, tapi aku dan Ayah memang lebih suka sama Tante Vanessa, apa Tante Vanessa nggak bisa jadi ibuku saja?”

“...”

Jawaban Bibi Sari selanjutnya, tidak terdengar Clara lagi.

Itu adalah putri yang dibesarkannya sendiri, tapi setelah bersama ayahnya selama 2 tahun, dia malah jadi lebih dekat pada ayahnya, tahun lalu Edward datang ke Negara Latvin untuk buka cabang, tapi putrinya malah mau ikut juga.

Dia tidak rela, dia tentu ingin putrinya tetap di sisinya.

Tapi dia tidak tega lihat anaknya sedih, jadi dia setuju.

Tidak disangka...

Seperti dipaku di lantai, Clara berdiri tegak, wajahnya pucat, tidak bisa bergerak sama sekali.

Kali ini dia melepaskan pekerjaannya untuk datang ke Negara Latvin, karena dia ingin menemani putrinya.

Tapi tampaknya, tidak perlu lagi.

Clara kembali ke kamarnya, lalu menyimpan kembali hadiah yang dia bawa dari Negara Marola, ke dalam kopernya.

Beberapa saat kemudian, Bibi Sari meneleponnya, mengabari bahwa dia bawa Elsa keluar main, meminta Clara meneleponnya kalau ada urusan.

Clara duduk di atas tempat tidur, merasa hampa dan bingung.

Dia secara khusus melepaskan pekerjaannya untuk kemari, tapi akhirnya tidak ada yang benar-benar butuh dia.

Kedatangannya, membuatnya terlihat bodoh.

Setelah beberapa saat, dia keluar rumah.

Dia berjalan tanpa arah di negara yang asing tapi familier ini.

Saat mendekati siang, dia baru teringat, sebelumnya dia mengajak Edward makan siang.

Dia lalu teringat perkataan yang dia dengar tadi pagi, saat dia sedang ragu apakah mau pergi jemput putrinya, dia tiba-tiba menerima pesan dari Edward.

[Siang ini ada urusan, makan siangnya batal.]

Clara menatapnya lama, tidak terkejut sama sekali.

Karena dia sudah terbiasa.

Di hari Edward urusan kantor ataupun janji dengan temannya... semuanya lebih penting dari istrinya.

Walau sudah janji dengannya, Edward bisa membatalkannya sesuka hati.

Sama sekali tidak memikirkan perasaannya.

Lalu apa dia merasa kecewa?

Dulu mungkin iya.

Tapi sekarang dia sudah kebal, tidak ada rasa sama sekali.

Clara makin bingung.

Dia datang dengan senang, tapi baik suaminya, ataupun putrinya, semua dingin padanya.

Tanpa disadari, mobil yang dia kendarai tiba di sebuah restoran yang sering dikunjunginya bersama Edward.

Saat dia baru mau masuk, dia melihat Edward, Vanessa dan Elsa di dalam restoran itu.

Vanessa dan putrinya duduk di sisi yang sama dengan mesra.

Sembari bicara dengan Edward, dia bermain dengan Elsa.

Elsa tampak mengayunkan kakinya dengan senang, bermain dengan Vanessa, sambil memakan kue bekas gigitan Vanessa.

Edward menyendokkan makanan untuk mereka sambil tersenyum, tatapannya terus tertuju pada Vanessa yang ada di depannya, seakan di matanya hanya ada dia.

Inilah urusan yang dibilang Edward.

Ini juga adalah putri yang dia lahirkan dengan susah payah setelah mengandung selama 9 bulan.

Clara tersenyum getir.

Dia hanya bisa berdiri menatap mereka.

Setelah setengah jam, dia memalingkan wajahnya, membalikkan badan dan pergi.

Setelah kembali ke vila, Clara menyiapkan sebuah surat cerai.

Edward adalah impiannya saat dia masih muda, tapi Edward tidak mau menikahinya.

Dirinya yang dulu dengan bodohnya mengira, asalkan dia berusaha keras, dia pasti bisa masuk ke dalam hatinya.

Tapi kenyataan malah menghantamnya dengan keras.

Sudah hampir 7 tahun.

Ini saatnya sadar.

Dia memasukkan surat cerai itu ke dalam amplop, meminta Bibi Sari memberikannya pada Edward, lalu menarik kopernya ke dalam mobil, dan memerintahkan supirnya: “Ke bandara.”
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Siobhan Ni Aodha
the main book finished very suddenly and then there was random bonus unrelated story chapters at the end. the chapters with robert and avani.... is that from a different book and if so whats the name of the book
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Chapter 1
Siddharth's POV" Come fast Sid, I am very hungry, They must have served breakfast, I don't want to miss the tasty Rajasthani food. " Parth said.I shook my head and went to the restaurant where a breakfast buffet was served. Many of our colleagues were already there eating food. There was all kind of breakfast dishes but Parth was very keen on eating Rajasthani food.We took some food on our plates and came to one of the tables. Parth was busy eating but I was looking around." Whom are you waiting for?? Enjoy the food while you are in Rajasthan. The food is awesome." Parth said enjoying the hot pyaj kachori ( onion stuffed kachoris) and Mirchi Vada. ( Stuffed Jalapeños pakoras)" Hmmm yeah!! " My eyes were still scanning the dining room." Don't tell me you are looking for that junior doctor. What is wrong with you?? "" Nothing, just eat your food. It is amazing a bit spicy but very good. "" Don't change the topic now. What are you waiting for?? Do you think that she would come an
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Chapter 2
Siddharth's POVShe got up and came towards us confidently.I was still looking at her. She was an above-average looking girl but there was something about her that was drawing my attention to her." Yes ma'am ?? "" So... fresher you were smiling?? "" Ummm... yes ma'am, sorry but it was hilarious. "" But you were not supposed to smile. Now you will be punished or have to pass a test."" Ok ma'am," She said confidently. I liked her, while all the other freshers were a bit scared, she looked quite confident.My batchmate said something in her ear, she smiled and nodded." Go, fresher... " my batchmate said and she left.I wanted to know what task was given to her but I wanted to see what she was doing.I followed her and saw that she went outside and saw a guy in an open gipsy. She talked to him for 5 minutes and then smiled and said something but I could not hear as I was too far off.She came back and said, "Ma'am, I asked for his matrimonial biodata. His name is Nihal. He compl
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Chapter 3
Siddharth's POVParth was right, if she was not bothered, why should I be?? I decided to forget everything and enjoy the trip with my friends.We all enjoyed that day and then all of us had planned a bonfire at night. The nights were quite cold as it was just the last week of February.We all were sitting there the light romantic music was on. We all played many games and few couples were dancing, engrossed in each other.Just then a junior doctor, Dr Isha came to me and asked if I would like to dance with her.I looked at Shruti as I wanted to dance with her... But she was engrossed in talking to that male friend of hers. I got so annoyed that I nodded and we started dancing. Isha was dancing too close to me. I looked at Shruti from the corner of my eyes and saw that she was looking at us.I knew that look, she was getting irritated to see me dancing with another girl. But so was I. Why couldn't she talk to me and let me tell exactly what had happened?She was not ready to talk
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Chapter 4
Siddharth's POVI called my brother to inform him that I was coming home. But his phone was switched off. I looked at my watch, it was just half-past eight.He must be at home at this time, so I called on the landline but no one picked up the phone.Where was Bhai??I had to inform him so I thought of leaving a message with the neighbours.I looked for their number and hit the dial. The bell was ringing. Finally, someone picked it up." Hello? " I heard a very beautiful voice from another end of the line.It must be Maurvi, My neighbour. She was very sweet and pretty. I had always liked her for her very sweet nature. I used to flirt with her a lot but she never took me seriously. I don't know why but my charm never worked on her.Was she immune to me ?? Was she interested in someone else??" Hi, beautiful!!! How are you? " I said." I am sorry, may I know, who is this ?" She asked politely." What ?? You forgot me ??? I mean out of sight, out of mind? I did not expect that from y
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Chapter 5
Siddharth's POVI never bothered her again but every time, I saw her, I felt something. I could not get her out of my mind but I never tried to talk to her.After about a month, I saw a group of 4 boys, ragging her and her friend. At first, I thought to go away and not to interfere.But when I looked at the faces of the boys, I decided that I had to stop them. They were my juniors and their reputation was not very good.They were teasing them and their eyes were looking at the girls in a very cheap manner. So, I went there and placed my hand on the shoulder of their leader.They turned to look at me. " Yes ?? " One of them asked." What are you doing?? " I asked." Ragging... You also do it. Don't you?? " One of them said." Ragging is not allowed. Especially you can't stop any girls like this. This is not friendly ragging, in fact, this is harassment. So You better leave before I complain against you. I recorded everything on my phone. Don't mess with me or you would be responsible
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Chapter 6
Siddharth's POVI was enjoying the food so much and said, " Wow yaar Maurvi, you know you are amazing. The food is awesome, I wish I could eat this kind of food every day. Right bhai? " I teased him as he was very quiet. " Hmmm. " He said." You know, I decided to come home but I was not very happy as mom and dad are not here so I was a bit sad. I was also missing the home-cooked food. But you made such a nice dinner for me. Can I kiss your hands, please? " I said to get a reaction out of my elder brother and I got more than a reaction. His both eyes almost came out of his sockets." For us... she cooked for all three of us, not for you... And she cooks amazing food for me every day. Most important thing is that... NO !!! You can't kiss her hand. " He glared at me.Oh, so I was right... I just ignored his glare." What is wrong with you bhai? You eat your food, I am talking to her and you keep jumping in our conversation. " I said to him.He seemed to be giving me a warning without s
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Chapter 7
Siddharth's POV" And you will not react at all. Like you can't kill me or even shout at me. Siddharth, please make sure. " She said.I swear, I was enjoying it. My brother looked helpless in front of this girl whom he once called just a child.Their fight was so cute. I was loving every bit of their banter. I wanted to record it but I like any other human being, I had only 206 intact bones, I didn't want him to break them." Why do you think that I would react? And that I would shout or even kill you? Who is he? "" Promise me first ... " she said with a smile." Ok, I promise, now tell me. " He gave the money to me and went to the other side of the table. She took a deep breath and gulped." Gautam.. "She said hesitantly and looked at him anticipating a reaction out of him.While we both were looking at her, waiting for her to tell the name." Don't waste time now, I have full filled all your conditions. Now just tell his name. I will find him and beat him. " Bhai said. She looked
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Chapter 8
Siddharth's POV" Oh my God !!! Thank god!!! I went to meet her parents to talk about marriage. They are finally ready but her father wants Maurvi to get married first as she is older than Noopur. I was really after Maurvi to get married so that our line is clear. "" Oh thank God!! I was worried for you as he has been a boxing champion. And he would have beaten you to a pulp. "" Hey, I am a cop. Don't underestimate me. But I am glad We didn't fight. After we are going to be co-brothers very soon. " He laughed." Yeah... "" I am so happy for them. Now that she has a boyfriend at least I don't have to bother about finding one for her. I want to tell Noopur that now we can also get married soon. " Kshitij said and we both smiled.Just then we saw them coming back holding hands. Both of them were smiling." Come Maurvi, we were waiting for the last 30 mins to for your 5 mins to get over," Kshitij said and I smiled and she started blushing." I hope you explained everything to him. Wha
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Chapter 9
Shruti's POVI went home, my papa was reading a newspaper sitting in the living room and was very happy to see me all of a sudden. He called my mom's name in a very excited voice. She came out of the kitchen wiping her hands on the towel." What happened ?? "" Our daughter has come.... "" What ?? Oh my god!! All of a sudden?? Is everything all right? " My mom came to me with happiness and concern on her face at the same time." I am fine ma... I came back for Holi. We had gone on a trip to Rajasthan from the hospital and I met Vidhi. She was coming to Delhi so I came with her. "" Oh, ok !! I am so happy that you are here. " Mom said with a broad smile." I thought that instead of going to Chandigarh, I should come home as I had not come for a long time. I missed you and knew that you would be surprised." " Of course, we are. We will discuss all this, later on, go and get freshened up. I will make something nice for you to eat. " Mom said. Both my parents were very pleased to see m
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Chapter 10
Shruti's POVIt was Holi and my mom was in the kitchen since early morning. I got up and tried to help her.When everything was ready, we played Holi. My father was not very fond of this festival. For mom, it was just a festival, when she cooks different delicacies.But they knew my craze for Holi since childhood. Kriti and I used to start planning at least a week before Holi. Now that she was also married, I had no one to enjoy with. So they permitted me to go to the Holi party.I got ready for the Holi party. Vidhi came up at around quarter past ten to pick me up for the party.She wished my parents and played Holi with them. Mom knew that Vidhi was a big foodie, so offered her favourite, Moong daal Halwa.Vidhi enjoyed and thanked mom with an excited hug. My parents told me to come back soon.We both left for the party. I was very excited about it as I loved playing Holi.Siddharth's POVIt was Holi, my favourite festival and had always loved playing Holi with my brother and his fr
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