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Prompt: Give several reasons it's ok for men to lie.
In Proverbs 30:8, the Bible says "Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me." And if it is in the Bible it must be true, right?
Wrong.
I have learned that lies sometimes are for the better, especially when told by one person in particular, Elijah Goldsworthy. He drives a hearse, blasts punk rock music, and is king of the sarcastic comeback. I never thought I would date someone like him. Just like I thought I'd never disagree with the Bible or question my faith.
I sat at the Dot thinking about religion and lies and God, when I had an idea. I pulled out my laptop, put Eli's headphones on, and opened a blank Word document. I entitled it "Times When It Is OK for Elijah Goldsworthy to Lie". I grinned.
1. When you tell me I look pretty, even when I don't.
2. When you're trying to get me to have fun, even when I don't want to.
3. When you want to surprise me.
4. When you kidnap me against my will.
5. When you're trying to protect me, even though I can take care of myself.
I sat and I thought about his emerald eyes, that sarcastic smirk, and the way he makes me feel like I'm the only person in the room.
Suddenly, my phone vibrates on the table. I pick it up and it's Eli.
"Hey, Blue Eyes. Where are you?"
I respond "The Dot". I then close my phone and continue my list.
6. When you tell me I've hurt your feelings (when I know you're just kidding).
7. When you tell me you're fine (and I know you need time alone).
I feel a set of hands take off my headphones and a soft voice whispers in my ear. "When I don't tell you I've been sitting behind you reading your list?"
I smirk at him. "That's called withholding information, Elijah. Not lying."
He smirks right back "Well, Clare-Bear, what can't I lie to you about?"
I turn in my seat to face him and pull him in close. He looks deep into my eyes, all joking aside and whispers "I love you."
I kiss him softly and whisper back, "I love you too."
And we both know we aren't lying.