My Friend Asked Me to Find out What Her Date Thinks of Her While I Was in a Clown Costume, but I Had No Idea How It Would End — Story of the Day

Being a radio host giving dating advice doesn’t make love easier—especially when I crashed my best friend Lucy’s first date in a clown costume. That night led to an unexpected twist in my life.

Lucy was thrilled about a guy named Mike she’d been texting. On the day of their date, I was stuck entertaining kids at a party in my clown outfit when Lucy texted, begging for my help. Reluctantly, I went to the bar, still dressed as a clown, to gauge Mike’s interest in her.

At the table, I tried to steer the conversation back to Lucy, but Mike kept engaging with me. He was charming and shared my love for classic films. Despite the chemistry, I reminded myself of the unspoken rule: never go after a friend’s date.

Afterward, Lucy sensed the spark between us but dismissed it, claiming Mike wasn’t really her type. A few days later, Mike texted me, confessing he felt a connection with me. Torn, I refused, believing it was wrong. Yet his words lingered.

During my next radio show, a caller revealed himself as Mike. On air, he declared his feelings for me, leaving me speechless. Suddenly, Lucy called in, giving her blessing. With her encouragement and Mike’s persistence, I let my guard down.

“Yes,” I finally said, blushing as applause filled the studio. Sometimes, life takes you where you least expect—and this time, it led me to love.