My Online Puppy Love: An Epic Fail!

I had an online 'puppy' boyfriend, the sweetest guy.

He was always showering me with sweet talk and pet names, spoiling me with gifts and cash daily.

He was so attentive and adorable, I was absolutely smitten.

We finally set a date to meet in person.

But before our big date, my best friend, Chloe, invited me over to her place.

That’s where I met her infamous, super rebellious cousin, Jax.

The guy had a shock of white hair, a glinting lip piercing, and this utterly cocky smirk on his face.

His edgy vibe was so intense, it practically screamed 'stay away,' and I instinctively recoiled.

I somehow managed to twist my ankle, stumbling right into his arms and knocking his phone out of his hand.

He frowned, clearly annoyed. "Ma'am! Watch yourself. I have a girlfriend!"

Apologizing profusely, I bent down to help him pick up his phone, only to see the most painfully familiar chat logs on the screen.

My online 'puppy'… it was *him*?

My vision blurred, and my entire world just imploded.

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My phone buzzed again. I didn't even need to look to know who it was.

"Hey, sis~ Miss me today?"

I tapped it open, and there was a voice message, with a deliberately drawn-out, incredibly sweet tail end to his words.

Right after, a generous cash transfer, enough to make my heart flutter.

My lips stretched into a wide grin.

I replied, "Love you, baby, but keep the money for yourself. Don't always send it to me."

"My money is for my sis to spend!"

"When we meet, I'm gonna take you shopping for bags and pretty clothes too."

He was *too* good.

Even my best friend, Valerie, said I’d hit the jackpot. Where did I find such a golden retriever boyfriend?

So adorable and sweet, he spent money without batting an eye, constantly doting on me, calling me ‘sis’ every other word. It was like he wanted to shout to the world how much he liked me.

Honestly, chatting with him made me feel five years younger.

Every day, I was living in a sweet bubble, my heart did a little happy dance every time my phone buzzed.

He was just so perfect.

I loved it.

Even through the screen, I could picture him perfectly.

He had to be a clean-cut guy in a white shirt, with a bright, innocent smile.

We’d planned to meet up in person next Monday.

I’d mentally rehearsed what to wear and how to do my makeup countless times. It had been so long since I felt this mix of anticipation and nerves.

"Ahhh, sis, we're finally meeting so soon! I'm so nervous!"

"Sis, I might look a little different in real life than online. Don't be scared when you see me, I'm still me, okay?"

"And whatever you like, sis, I can change for you!"

Jaxon was clearly more nervous than I was, which actually made me feel less anxious.

The day before our IRL date, Valerie called and invited me to her place for dinner.

She said her parents missed me and it would help me relax before the big meet-up.

She lowered her voice,

"Oh, I almost forgot to warn you, my troublemaker cousin, Jaxon, is staying with ...