A Moral Dilemma
Is it wrong to answer, “thanks! My boyfriend* gave it to me.” when the Creepy Neighbour Guy compliments me on the beautiful necklace I got for Christmas?
If it is, I’m in such big trouble. At least Diva Girl wasn’t there to bust me on the lie this time. We had a pretty good chat about fibs and white lies after last time; while other parents are having the sex talk with the technical details, I’ve breezed right past the mundane and onto advanced relationship tactics such as the graceful refusal and letting yourself off the hook with a little white lie.
I’m not sure what would happen if she heard me spin many more fantasies about this mystery man, though. And I’m not sure which would be worse, the awkward outing in front of CNG, or the even more awkward belief that I’m hiding some guy under the bedskirts.
*My brother and sister-in-law gave it to me; I don’t have a boyfriend. I also have no interest in providing CNG with any encouragement.