The Bet That Ruined Us Novels & Stories

And you had the nerve to steal from the company. ‘Tssk.’ “Since we are both first timer, what about making a bet?” I said. “A bet?” he asked. “Well, if someone loses and someone wins between us, at least neither of us will go home with no money. What do you think?” There was a glint of greed in his eyes as he looked at me. “That sounds fun,” he uttered. “ Then, may I know which number did you place your bet?” Zion showed his ticket and said, “We bet for number 3.”

“Well maybe he would hang around longer if he didn’t have to hide out at my house all the time. He doesn’t have any money because you get all the aid that’s meant to help the kids. He should be the one getting those checks from Uncle Sam.” The expression of sheer loathing on her face as I’d responded told me everything I needed to know, but her response was the final nail in the coffin to our lifelong friendship. There was no way I could see myself ever being able to forgive the betrayal she’d revealed. Fury sparked through me, leaving the last of my restraint in tatters, and I opened my mouth, intent on unleashing the firestorm that had been brewing ever since Kira had outright ignored my a

Knowing the two of them so well, their friends knew it was absolutely impossible. Even though they were all very drunk that night, everyone remembered the bet very well the next morning. That was the main topic during brunch. There was even a video clip recorded by Thomas as evidence. At the beginning of the video, Jo and Matthew sang and their performance wasn't perfect, but still sounded like a professional piece.

"Yeah I'm serious," "And what do you get out of this?" I asked curiously. "I get to see my best friend happy an-" "But your best friend is happy right now," "No he is okay he doesn't know what happiness is," "And being married is happiness," "Are we making the bet or not?" He asked. "We are," I replied chuckling, I looked over to Andre who was shaking his head in disapproval. "I raised you better," "You made him a hoe, " Jason said laughing.

" All the time his face showed the agony granny had to suffer, our family had to suffer on that dreadful day. Just one day, because of one single day everything was shattered. We are not the same we used to be but we were somewhat recovering finally. But this Aaron thing bring back every bitter memory of our life like a cyclone and left swirling the base of our lives we created for the second time after so much struggle. "Orlando planned to attack at midnight. He wasn't aware of our departure. As the clock hit 12, he and his team break into the house. Being into the mafia family for so long, mother was a light slipper. Just like dad and me.

The weight of disappointment and heartbreak settled heavily on her as she contemplated her next steps. Rosa coincidentally glanced and saw a waitress with disheveled hair, glasses, a large burn mark on her face, an unbalanced physique, and outdated fashion standing in front of her. A sudden idea sparked in Rosa's mind, and she didn't hesitate to carry it out. "Well, Axel, how about this? I want you and me to participate in a bet."

“He was drunk, frustrated, and full of remorse that night, Beth. It was the time he learned about you dating that doctor. Brent felt threatened and felt cowardly. We need to do that to spur him on.” I did not realize Noah had been listening to our conversation. I did not hear his approach until he butted in to explain Brent’s side. Doubts covered my features as I stared at Brent to confirm. “Who won?” “I did!” Brent replied arrogantly. I pursed my lips. “How much did you win?” I asked, curious. “Apart from the beachfront property, close to ten million.” My eyes widened in shock. “Ten million for a bet? Wow!” My eyes rounded.

She knew he wasn't wrong, but she had to be sure. He dropped his cup of coffee a little too harshly as he told her something Nadia could've never expected. It made her rethink so many things. She wasn't sure what she'd do now. "Russell and I used to be close friends as sons of some of the richest business-owned families in the US. That was until his father fooled mine into investing in a trade that he knew would only benefit him. Our business fell soon after that, and his family usurped it. In other words, they betrayed us for their own gain and let our company go bankrupt. Russell betrayed me, and my family has been a wreck ever since then."

He read them and slumped on the bed. “No, no, no.” He screamed. So, it was not a dream. He had lost Elena. He had divorced her. His wife was with someone else now. He had let her go. He should have saved her, but instead he betted her. “Urrgghhhhhh.” He bawled at his own eyes and screamed. What kind of a man he had become. He had lost his job and she had supported him. He had lied to her, she still supported him. He raised his hand on her, she still didn’t say a word. Now, he betted her and she is gone. His angel wife was gone. God knows what she must be going through. That bastard must have done terrible things to her. He stood up. He had to bring his wife back. He had to get her back. He

he cackled up a barrel of laughs, infuriating me further. “Fine ! I agree to your stupid bet but know this that you will be S’ed in the B so bad. Whoever wins and get his or her name in the Hall of Fame, can ask for anything from the other. Deal ?” I asked as I put forward my hand. “You better buy sunscreen for yourself, Joy Stone. You are going to be burned like hell. Deal,” he accepted all the terms and conditions of the bet as he shook my hand. “Get ready for your life to get worse from one to damn !"