My Online Boyfriend, the Abstract Artist

Summary

My online boyfriend loves playing "abstract."

When his mom called him home for dinner, he said, "Heading back to the old manor to dine with the matriarch."

I played along.

When my friends called me over for poker and needed a fourth, I said, "It's an old-money gathering. I can't leave; no one dares to move."

My online boyfriend deeply agreed.

I always thought we were a couple of abstract artists, spinning tales for fun.

Until right before the holidays, when he pulled me into his group chat with his childhood friends.

"They all grew up together. They want to meet you."