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Chapter 2 : Of Brother and Grandma Call

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I’m not one to be proud of my social links. Beside my big family at the side, no one ‘befriend’ this little old me, except those that already devoted to my cause. And I absolutely DO NOT include them at ‘friend’ list. I mean from those books and movies, a friend is someone that equal to you right? Those that have your back, and in return you have their back. Not someone who look at you with sparkling eyes, Cling to you as and heard closely ANYTHING that you said as if your words is better than even the most charismatic man alive’s words.

But, with those helpless guys, its more like something to take care of you know? Like if I deter a little bit, then they will lose their foundation and then lost their way. It make me a little bit flattered (that I’ve been needed THAT much with those silly little troublemakers), but also very worried about their own future. It’s not that it will effect me or anything, but thinking that those silly subordinates of mine’s family, they will be upset if their child ended up as a brute thugs at such a young age.

I also realise that someone like them will be looked down upon as they don’t have a very conniving cover as I did. And as much as I hate to say that my own people’s  are all idiot is a very polite words to them, and yes… they were worse than that…

But, as my little brother take his path at my old middle school steadily and give off a confidences feel, with neatly appearance, charismatic and regal vibe around him, also a darkest glare that either filled with indifferent, amusement, or pure irritation wrapped in his still childlike face that look so squishible. Even if I think whoever dare to even THINK  about pinching his cheeks will be hated by him (except me, of course)

And Mysteriously, All of the younger generation of my subordinate, look like having a sudden starstruck while gazing at my upcoming brother with longing look, as if they’re looking at a famous Actor come from the Movies straight to reality..

Me, and Brother fortunately have a same taste at what amuse us, even if he was a lot temperamental than me. Mom always said that we’re a side of the same coin afterall…Did I also always using face like that?

I’m immediately looking for nearby mirror and found that even if I do have the same expression as my little bro did, but the Immediate effect between the cuteness of  his face compared to mine, is… unfortunately earth shatteringly different…

Like he was some kind of Little  Dark Prince of Hell or worse, the ultimate capture target at Otome Game. Than me who is like some cannon fodder villainess, damn that’s low blow for my delicate pride....

And here I thought I’ve more appeal that he who just fresh come out of primary school.

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In few last days of my day before graduation, and the Aftermath of the infamous known as THE ‘Holy Gang War of Erme I’, even if I don’t get why a gang war being called holy. That was just ridiculous, but my brother not  just laugh it off, but also bragged that even an idiot sister like me could winning such a clash easily, that I replied with a too strong pat on his back (this little bro of mine really need to learn if he wanted to praise or insult a person separately).

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 Even if also burdened  by thought of national final exam. AND tutoring and Hammering  Mathematics and Psychic formula’s, Social and Historic knowledge,  Local and Foreign language to All of my  Airheaded subordinates memory, as a payment their hardwork at repelling outsiders attack. Why I ended up as a student and not a teacher, is beyond my imagination, or not. When I somehow managed to make those silly subordinates of mine scoring C and above, within those very limited time after the war ended.

After all of that trouble I got through, I get a sudden headache,  screwed up at mathematics because lost of consciousness for 15 minutes  at exam due exhaustion, but at least I can secure my A+ at the other subject. Mom and Dad fortunately chill with my sudden screw up, and not questioning it further.

As I and my little brother make a deal that our dealing with ‘the Dark Side’ to be keep a secret from our parents as the advantage will overpower the losses, because even if those silly henchman is a handful group, but still, their act sometime still make us amused than our boring ‘ day life’ and give us quite boon like free snacks or something. Me and My brother grin at each other at the thought. Afterall, the same advanced thoughtful persons thinks a like.

But it is also nice having a break from any accident once in a while.

‘This few days, it’s quite peaceful’ a small smile come up to my face remembering the last week days.

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It was another supposed normal night of me, when mom suddenly call me to the dining room. I’m just sipping my water calmly, when my mom ended her phone call.

“Your grandma call, ren. Pack your clothes, you’ll continued your study in Soera city. The Inter-city Bus will take off  in one hour , so get going daughter.”

To that sudden order, I spluttered, and splashed out my water in surprise.

“One hour?! Mom!”

The little devil that I call brother popped his head behind the door, then run and hugged me suddenly.

“I’ll miss you so much dear sister o mine! Please take care the old bone that was our nefarious Grandma, okay? Wish you luck!” he said with evil smile plestered in his tiny face, looking too happy that I might not tailing all of his activity without his consent anymore.  “I’ll Gladly took care of Toys you leave behind, don’t worry I will treasure them all!”

A cold sweat pour down my back. Patting my little brother silky hair, I eased my awkward smile and pale face, before  looking him in the eyes with steeled determination.

“Be strong to protect and uphold justice in my place, and always be safe and keep your moral as much as you can, no matter how fickle they’re. remember that little man?!”

The young leader nodded his little head enthusiastically, and giving me a warm smile. I know there’s a reason why my instinct screamed to me for corrupting such a young runt like him with power rangers, superheroes, movies. I hope the seeding piece of justice principle might help my subordinates from their fated demise in the iron fist and Tyrannical leader  that was my little ( but now taller than me)  brother.

“Then I’m off, bro” I said started walking to my room to gather my supplies. I wonder if my subordinates really lost their way if I’m out of town already, or they will pursue me? Ah, no matter. My little brother will sweeped their ass, and disciplining them good enough, Father and I are good Coach and Teacher afterall.

I’m not someone who rebelling if it not drive me to a corner,  or bring obvious disadvantage like losing my freedom or something, And I doesn’t have a heart to refuse Grandma order too, in a way. She was just that domineering and endearing. I just hope I could be a little luckier there and maybe start a new life…

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