Soul Trader

"So what topic would you prefer big brother?" Said Sasha with a smile.

"Well, have you heard of the new game that started today?" I desperately try to think of a new topic but this is the only thing I can currently think of.

"Oh you mean Origin? Yes I've heard of it, matter of fact my sister is probably still playing it right now, I will start playing it once I get home, why big bro are you also playing?"

"Yeah, I started earlier morning, it's really interesting game, and I'm planning on letting Mia play it from next month." I said somewhat embarrassed, if I had enough money Mia could've played since start.

"Why wait next month, why don't you let her start now?" Said Sasha confused with my expression.

"Well, I'll be honest with you I can't afford game set for her right now, so I will buy her new one once I have enough funds." I laugh sheepishly as I scratch my cheek.

"Oh only that? That's not a problem at all, how about this let me buy it for Mia so we can all play together then, what do you say about that?" Her eyes were shining, I wonder if it's just my imagination.

"How could I accept that, even though I don't have much money I can't possibly accept charity like that, I still have some little pride of my own."

"Then let don't let it be charity, let's trade instead, I buy her a set and you pay me back next month or do me one favor in the game."

"Interesting, what kind of favor do you have in mind?"

"I don't know yet, I haven't actually started playing yet, but once I know I will let you know, how about that?"

"Sure we can do that, but unless you ask for a favor in the following month I will just return your money back then."

"It's a deal then." She said with a mischievous smile, I'm starting to get worried about this, feels like I just got scammed.

"Oh right you said your sister is playing, what's her name I might be able to help her if I run into her, considering she is your sister and all."

"Oh that won't be necessary, my sister transferred her whole guild to this new game so she has plenty of help right now, and I don't even know her IGN (In Game Name) right now, but I will tell you once I check with her." She is pouting right now, damn that looks so cute I want to pinch her so bad right now but I might experience some pain in my left arm or even more if I try to do that.

"Sure, never mind it then, here's my phone number, just text me if you have any problems I could help you with."

"It's a promise then." She answered as she took out her phone. Damn I knew she was rich but this is just plain slap to my face, newest brand A.I.Phone, compared to my old Levono it's like comparing heavenly domain with trash disposal hole. I don't know how smart is it for Mia to hang around them, she might get her expectations high and I could disappoint her.

"So big brother, are you playing alone or are you part of some guild?" Asked Sasha, seems like she is trying hard to continue our conversation.

"Actually I'm part of a gaming studio, well I say studio but it's actually just a bunch of friends together with their girlfriends having fun together." I tried explaining but I can feel the atmosphere changing around us, Sasha is glaring at me and even Diane raised her head and looked at me strangely.

"So big brother is also playing with his girlfriend?" Wow I just shivered right now, this doesn't feel right somehow.

"Ha-ha you must be joking, I've been single my whole life, having a girlfriend is not on my priority list, I already have Mia and she needs all of my care and attention." I tried explaining and the mood around us improved a bit.

"But big brother doesn't need to take care of me all the time; I'm a big girl now I can take care of myself now." Proclaimed Mia with a small pout. God how can someone be this cute…

"Princess even if you were old granny I would still take care of you, that is my duty as an older brother and it will remain so until the day I die, and even then I will find a way to take care of you."

"Speak about dying one more time and I won't talk with you anymore." Mia said harshly and I can feel my body tremble for a second, Sasha noticed that and chuckled lightly.

"Princess it's just figuratively, I'm not going to die any time soon." I tried soothing her for a bit but her next sentence kind of shook me.

"No, brother will not die ever, if you die I will find you wherever you may be and ignore you for eternity." I feel that that might actually happen somehow.

"Okay princess, brother promises never to die and take care of you for eternity." I spoke with a small smile on my face.

"Tsk, you can't even find a girlfriend and you want to take care of me, you got your priorities messed up brother." Ouch, that hurt you know, it's not like it's my fault I can't find a girlfriend, I think…

"Yes princess you are right, brother will work hard to make you happy don't worry."

"Then get married already, I want to become aunt soon so hurry up." Wow that escalated quickly, I mean girl you are 15 year old and you want to be an aunt soon, where did this come from.

"Yes, yes, brother will work hard just don't be mad." Is what I say but even I'm not convinced by my words.

"You better not be lying to me, how about this, I will set you up with a blind date and you have to go and behave your best!" Shit has hit the fan, I repeat shit has hit the fan. I'm screwed, and since when does she know about blind dates, I'm certain I didn't teach her that, looks like I was right and hanging out with these girls has a bad influence on her.