Life is either a daring adventure or nothing

In the 3rd month of our online relationship, she suddenly pop me with this question.. "Hey dear, I would like to meet up with you and also borrow $50 from you. Because right now my father has lost his job and I don't have any allowance. Everyday I only each one meal because I don't have enough money. Can lend? I need your help badly dear..."

A sense of sympathy overwhelmed me as I was griefed and burdened in my heart together with her about her family situation. Out of a righteous heart, driven by wanting to be a good and responsible boyfriend in taking care of my girlfriend, I replied her.. "Ok dear, I help you. But I don't have $50. Need to borrow from my mother. I ask her first."

I felt really good and proud about myself for standing up and protecting my girlfriend. Looking back, guess it probably is some guy-ego thingy.. Well, guys always feel good when they get to be the hero and save the damsel in distress! :P

My attempt at my mum in borrowing money from her was shut off. She asked why I needed the money and I didn't want to reveal it, fearing that I would get scolded. Each night my girlfriend would share with me how much weight she lost due to the meals she skipped, how she has no money to buy textbooks and stationaries...etc Yet on the other hand, my mum refuse to relent to my many requests to borrow the money.

Until one day I decided to go for brokes... I couldn't stand it anymore "hearing" my girlfriend suffering and I couldn't do anything about it. I went up to my mum one day and told her.. "Mum, actually I need the money from you to help this friend I knew from Internet. She's a good friend and we have been chatting for many months. I am sure she can be trusted. You always teach us to be a good person right? Now I am being a good person by helping someone in need. Can lend me $50???"

Immediately my mum lashed back at me... "YOU SIAO AH!!!!" (to be continued)
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Did I manage to get hold of the money from my mother? Will I get to meet my online girlfriend and save her from poverty? Stay tuned for the next episode on "My Online Girlfriend" series... coming to you shortly.