The Bet
  • Reads 250
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  • Parts 7
  • Time 37m
  • Reads 250
  • Votes 26
  • Parts 7
  • Time 37m
Ongoing, First published Apr 29, 2014
Lea couldn't even keep a job for one day," Caroline snickered. "I bet she couldn't even make one hundred dollars in one week," she taunted as a wicked grin spread across her face.   "Is that a bet?" I inquired, ready to take on her challenge.  "Oh, you bet it is," she sneered.  "Fine, I except your challenge." I was not going to give my sister the satisfaction of winning. If anything, I was going to win and laugh at her face. I'll show her how responsible I am, I can get a job and make a hundred dollars no problem. Ok, maybe not, but I'm not giving up.  COPYRIGHT- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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