When Universe Conspires

53 - Candid

(Lisa)

This is our last day here in the countryside. We have to really make the most out of our stay here because we will be busy again and Jen always misses her family when she's in Midland.

I went to the living room after I was done smoking. I saw Brent and dad playing Call of Duty: Black Ops.

"Hey Lisa! Do you play? Come on! Dad is not doing anything useful on our team. You can join in if you like" Brent said teasing his father.

He received a slap in the head "I was doing you a favor you brat! I am too old for violent games like that. It's nauseating" Dad defended himself.

"I guess I can play a few games. I have FPS sickness. I can only play for like 30 minutes. Or I will feel sick if more than that" I said honestly. Then I added, "That sucks by the way. I love video games!" I said to make sure they won't feel that I was just obligated to play, I really love to play, it's just that my fps sickness sucks.

"Too bad. That kinda sucks. But I can use help even just for 30 minutes. I just need to help to construct barriers for these nasty zombies, then I'm good by myself for the next chapters. But the Boss level is really hard" Brent said handing me the controller.

I helped him build barriers and we played the boss level together and I tried not to play as great as I know I can. I don't want to overshadow Brent's skills. So I played it just below my average skills. We finished the boss level in just one take.

"Wow! Lisa! You got game! Can you believe that I've been trying to beat that level for 3 days now and you just finished it in one take! Are you for real? Jen keep saying you're perfect. I'm already convinced. Too bad you can't play much longer. I don't want you to get sick. Jen will kill me" Brent said laughing.

"I kinda used to play this game before when I still have free time. Maybe I just got lucky today. I'm not always this good", I said scratching the back of my head.

"Humble are we? That's not luck Lisa. I saw the way you play. You're a pro! But thanks for playing with me. If you still feel okay, you can still play with me" he offered.

"Uh..One last game. I can squeeze in few more minutes" I said smiling.

"Yass! Team Alpha for the win again! Thanks sis! You're the best! Don't tell Jen I told you that.." he said whispering the last part even though Jen is asleep.

Did he just call me 'sis'? Aww..I never had any sibling who call me sis or who I can call sis or bro. Now I have someone I can call bro? And mom and dad too. Am I dreaming? I'm kinda soft for this family now.

I zoned out for a few seconds that my character was shot and my health suffered a little. Good thing I am fast and agile. I was able to heal the character fast enough. We won again and Brent didn't ask me to keep playing. I am actually starting to feel dizzy so I didn't offer to play more.

"I think I need to rest my eyes for now bro. Sorry I can't play another game. Thanks for the awesome team play" I said patting his shoulder awkwardly.

He chuckled and I felt shy not knowing how to acknowledge a brother when I'm about to leave the scene.

"We can fist bump or shoulder bump sis. Sorry I'm not a hugger nor a kisser. Reserve those cheese balls for my family. They love hugs" he said extending his balled fist for me to bump.

"Thanks! That was awkward. Sorry. I need to go find your mom instead. She might need help in cooking" I said giving him a fist bump.

He smiled and nodded. Then he continued playing.