C30 You Really Do Look Like A Nerd

Josh stared at the screen for a moment… then looked back at me. And slowly, he nodded. “That’s it,” he said quietly. Within seconds, confirmation came through the system logs.

The breach matched exactly what I had described. A wave of realization hit the room. Then applause broke out. Clapping filled the office.

Even the people who had doubted me earlier were now looking at me differently. One colleague laughed lightly. “You really do look like a nerd with that suit and glasses,” he said.

This time, it wasn’t an insult. It came with respect. And slowly, without me even noticing, the name started spreading through the office. “Nerd.” But now it didn’t feel like an insult anymore. It felt like recognition.

After the virus threat was successfully discovered and contained, the atmosphere in the office changed completely. For the first time, there was relief.

Josh, our team manager, suddenly surprised everyone. “Let’s go out for lunch,” he said.

The office went quiet for a moment. Then someone spoke up in disbelief. “Team Manager… you’re really buying us lunch? That’s rare.” Everyone laughed.

Josh smiled proudly. “It’s all thanks to our little nerd today. I’m in a good mood. Hurry up before I change my mind.” The room filled with laughter and excitement as everyone prepared to leave. I could feel something else in the background.