Marie shut her eyes to enjoy Adrian stroking her hair for a while. When she opened her eyes, she giggled. "Can I call you my big brother?"

Adrian nodded. "Of course, you can."

Marie excitedly stood up and patted the soil off her. Giggling even more, she said, "From the TV shows I watched, brothers always give their little sisters presents. So, what are you planning to give me, Big Brother?"

Adrian was slightly startled. "I thought you said you don’t watch TV."

Marie stuck out her tongue. "I