The Marrying Bet

Faked

Vara is shocked to meet Santika at the company where she took the employee acceptance test. He immediately embraced his friend as if they were old friends who had never met for so long.

Their busy lives and work make them meet only occasionally in one month. They were always together when they were in college. Santika is a classmate as well as one kos Vara. When he was in college Santika was so popular in their generation because it has a charming face with a filled body that became a favorite of men. Santika also has a friendly and sociable personality. It is not surprising that Santika has many fans who want Santika to be their lover.

After graduating from college, Santika immediately got a job at one of the private banks. Starting from customer service, teller, to working in the back office has been tested. No wonder he has a lot of experience in banking.

While Vara is graduating from college, her parents tell her to marry Riko. Once Riko refused the matchmaking on the grounds that she still wanted to pursue her career, Vara finally returned to continue her education S2 and obtained a Master of Management degree.

"Vara, you must have a good education degree, so that it looks good when your name and education degree are listed on the wedding invitation with Riko later," Vara's mother said when she looked proudly at Vara's diploma.

"Mother, do I have to wear an educational degree on a wedding invitation?" ask Vara.

"Marriage is not a diploma, ma'am," complained Vara.

"Oh Vara, of course it's pride for our family and of course the Riko family! Riko's family should know that your education is so good! And so will everyone invited to your wedding! They should know that Riko gets a wife who is not just beautiful but has a high education so it is appropriate to accompany Riko!" said Vara's mother was so enthusiastic.

But apparently just beautiful and highly educated is not enough to be the woman chosen by Riko. Riko prefers Laras who incidentally is her lover rather than Vara who is only her prospective fiance.

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Santika rushed to the office of the Royal Group as soon as he got a complaint from the company because he got a report of fake money coming from his place of work. The incident certainly made Santika really surprised. As a bank chosen to be a partner of the Royal Group, of course this incident will really tarnish his name as a teller in charge of the company's transactions. Santika felt helpless because he let there was fake money that escaped into the hands of customers.

Santika showed Vara a hundred thousand nominal money which was clearly a fake. 

"Look, this is fake money! His appearance was very convincing, but this was clearly a fake! From the paper alone it was different," Santika said while they were at the chicken noodle shop for lunch together.

"Yes, you're right, but it certainly looks the same" commented Vara.

"Really that means I really have to be careful when receiving money" Vara said.

"We tellers get money from anywhere, the money counting machine clearly calculates the quantity, especially if the money is already in a position in the bendel," Santika explained. "Truly I feel cheated, Vara, even if only one sheet, it feels paranoid himself," continued Santika.

"Yes, everything is now easy to fake" commented Vara.

"Life is filled with many falsehoods," continued Vara giggled amusedly.

Vara remembered that at first she and Viceroy also started their marriage with complete falsity. To be a false husband and wife who does not live a real married life. Although in the end they really love each other and become a real married couple.

"Then, what are you doing in that company, Vara?" ask Santika.

"I took the employee acceptance test" Vara replied.

"Well, if you pass the test and get accepted, then you'll be in the office with Ozy" Santika said.

"What?! Ozy doesn't work for the Royal Group?" ask Vara.

"Royal Marine is still a group with Royal Lines, Royal Plantation, Royal Estate, Royal Construction, what else is said Ozy," Santika was seen remembering Ozy's words.

"Ah, forgot! Anyway the Royal-Royal is so," Santika continued.

"Wow, who Ozy said the owner was like that monster huh?!" Vara flabbergasted.

Santika nodded, while Vara appeared to be advancing her lips.

"But Vara, the salary there is indeed big! I checked myself when I saw Ozy's account, uh," Santika closed her mouth.

Vara smiled at Santika's reddened face. 

"San, Ozy is a good guy" Vara said.

"Vara, please yes," Santika sneered.

"My husband even said, why look for men far away, there's Ozy!" said Vara.

"Vara, you know. I can't marry a man whose level is below my sisters-in-law's! It's not good to compare!" Santika.

"San, I know! I'm an only child, but do you think I'm not compared to a neighbor's child?" ask Vara.

"Starting from being a child, until I was married like today, it still continues to be compared! It's tired of hearing it all, but you can't live by hearing people's words, listen to your own heart" Vara continued.

"Oh, Vara! You've grown up once since you got married! I was so moved," said Santika directly embracing Vara's shoulder and leaning back spoiled.

"Vara?!"

Vara turned towards the voice that called out to her. Vara's eyes catch the figure of Riko standing in front of the chicken noodle stall. Riko sat down and joined Vara and Santika.

"It's a coincidence to meet again here, I happened to find lunch near the office" Riko said without being asked.

Vara and Santika looked at the two of them and continued their lunch. Vara forgets that Riko is Ozy's partner. If Vara is accepted to work in the Royal Group, it means that Riko will be Vara's co-worker. Moreover, said Ozy, Riko held the position of manager. But for Vara, they have no relationship whatsoever. So why feel sorry for Riko.

"Vara's friend, works at Bank M huh? Branch where's Mama?" ask Riko to Santika.

"Soediro Branch" replied Santika.

"Well, the Royal Soediro branch partner group, has been working there for a long time? How come you never see, huh?" ask Riko again.

"I was at the back office" replied Santika.

"Oh, it's worth it" said Riko.

Riko's order came, Riko immediately ate voraciously. He was happy to meet and have lunch with Vara even though they had no agreement at all.

Riko immediately pays for all the food once Vara will pay for her order and Santika.

"Riko, how much is it? I'll change" Vara said.

"No need, Vara, let's just say I'm a treat" said Riko.

"Alright, thank you for your generosity, Riko," Vara said farewell.

"Vara, you want to go back to the office? I'll take you, yes" said Riko.

"Thank you Riko, I'll take the city transport," Vara refused.

"Vara, we have something to talk about" said Riko.

Vara stared intently at Riko, not knowing what the man wanted to talk about. Their conversation never ends well. Moreover, Riko always smiled full of falsehood.