I had a huge crush on my handsome boss, Jake, but I was too insecure to tell him.<\/p>\n
Every Saturday, I worked a second job handing out flyers in a ridiculous pink bear costume. One morning, Jake passed by on his way to the gym and started talking to me.<\/p>\n
Because the costume hid my identity, I felt confident enough to joke and flirt. Soon, his weekly visits became our special routine. He brought me iced coffee and eventually asked me on a date.<\/p>\n
Terrified he wouldn\u2019t like the real me, I kept avoiding his invitation.<\/p>\n
Finally, I decided to confess at work.<\/p>\n
\u201cJake, I\u2019m the bear you talk to every weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before he could respond, our coworkers burst into the room for my work-anniversary surprise. Jake walked away looking hurt, and I was so embarrassed that I resigned that evening.<\/p>\n
The following Saturday, I returned to my mascot job\u2014and found a skunk standing beside me with coffee.<\/p>\n
When the skunk removed his head, Jake appeared underneath.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had to investigate after discovering who my favorite bear really was,\u201d he said. \u201cSo, how about real coffee this time?\u201d<\/p>\n
I laughed and accepted.<\/p>\n
For the first time, I stepped out from behind the costume and gave real life\u2014and love\u2014a chance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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