I'm Not One of Your Options Anymore
Before the birthday party starts, my boyfriend, Edward Parker, casts his phone onto the large screen in the private room. He starts an anonymous poll in the group chat we share with our friends.
The question is, "Tonight, should I stay and cut the cake with my girlfriend, or go to the premiere with my childhood friend?"
A 30-second countdown begins as the votes keep climbing.
His childhood friend, Renee Lane, gets 17 votes while I get just one.
Everyone thinks I'm the one who has voted for myself.
Edward leans back against the couch and smiles. "The minority yields to the majority."
Renee hands him the movie ticket. "Guess everyone agrees that I need you more."
Meanwhile, I'm standing