Writing Prompt #12 - Secrets

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I changed it a bit from the original prompt. Hope you enjoy! :)

"I accept payments in dollars, euros, sterling silver, and broken hearts," the I said. "So what can a homeless street orphan possible give me?"

The girl glanced up at me, lips tugging into a vicious smirk. "I can give you a secret."

"Oh?" I replied, looking at her lazily. That was new. Clients never tried to pay with anything other than what I said. They were usually too scared for their lives.

"I changed the fate of the world, and now I'm here to watch it burn."

My lips pulled into a sinister grin. Looks like we have another one like me. "Payment accepted."

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