Wrong Chat, Right Boss

Synopsis

I was broke as hell lately. I checked my empty wallet and decided to hit up my brother, Michael Lane, for some cash. I opened WhatsApp, found that familiar black profile picture, and quickly typed out a message. Emily: [Bro.] He replied almost instantly: [Huh?] I didn't think twice and sent: [I'm totally broke this month, Michael. Help me out.] He replied: [Huh?] I rolled my eyes. Why was Michael being so cold today? I quickly made up another excuse: [My phone is about to die. I am not going to work. Life is impossible right now.] To my surprise, he sent me 150 dollars. I stared at the 150 dollars and pouted. Emily: [Seriously? Is this all? Are you broke or something? You never used to be this cheap.] He sent another "Huh?" Then, a 1,500-dollar transfer popped up. My mood switched in a heartbeat. Emily: [Love you, Bro. You're the best.] After that, I started hitting him up for cash every few days. One day, I needed a new lipstick and asked for 60 bucks. The next day, I was craving fine dining and asked for 150 bucks. The day after that, I spotted a coat I wanted and asked for 600 bucks. He never said no. At most, he'd send a question mark. I got used to it. I thought even if he didn't talk much, he was still the best brother ever, always spoiling me. Until one day, when I was lying in bed, scrolling through my phone, a WhatsApp message suddenly popped up. It was from Michael. Michael: [Emily, since when did you pick up a brand new brother?]