The Nerd Who Played the Game
"Gosh, it's really you. You've totally reinvented yourself."
Time had sculpted away my youthful awkwardness, replacing it with a grounded poise honed by global experiences.
"Hey, it's been a while," I replied evenly.
"This is serendipity!" Jenny bubbled. "We're having a class reunion upstairs at the swanky Cloud Lounge. Lots of folks are coming, including Shannon. You've gotta join. They'll flip when they see you now."
It had been a while since I heard that name, but like a faint, faded snapshot, it barely stirred dust in my memory banks.