As I walked back to my desk after being praised by my boss, my mind was still reeling from the unexpected touch of my bra strap. I couldn't believe that she had noticed it and even touched it. It was something that I had been trying so hard to hide from everyone, and here she was, the CEO of the company, not only noticing it but also accidentally touching it.

My heart was beating faster as I tried to focus on my work, but all I could think about was that moment. A part of me felt exposed and vulnerable, while another part felt a sense of excitement and relief. For so long, I had been suppressing my true self for fear of judgment and rejection. But now, someone had seen a glimpse of who I really am, and surprisingly enough, it didn't feel as scary as I thought it would.

As the day went on, I couldn't shake off the thoughts about what happened. When evening came, everyone started packing up to go home. But then, to my surprise, my boss called me into her office.

"Varun," she said with a warm smile as she gestured for me to take a seat in front of her desk. "I just wanted to say again how impressed I am with your work today. That bug was causing us so much trouble and you fixed it in no time. You have a great eye for detail."

I blushed at her compliment but managed to mumble a thank you.

"And thanks again for letting me know about your bra strap earlier," she continued without any hesitation or hint of discomfort.

I immediately tensed up at her mention of it again and looked down at my lap.

"I hope you don't mind me saying this," she said gently, "but have you ever considered embracing your femininity more openly?"

I looked up at her in shock. Did she just suggest what I think she did?

"I'm not saying this because it's any of my business," she quickly added. After our conversation she invited me to her home over a cup of coffee for the weekend.

That conversation made me to think twice for being more judgmental to myself. I started to see myself with a different perception.

However, things did change for me personally. The next day when I got dressed for work, I found myself hesitating before putting on my usual sweatshirt. The thought of someone discovering my secret made me anxious.

But then a voice inside me told me not to hide who I am just because of societal norms and expectations. So with a newfound courage, I decided to wear a simple shirt instead.

As soon as I entered the office, there were whispers and sideways glances towards me. Some people even asked if there was a special occasion or if I had an important meeting with clients. But none of it mattered because for once, I felt like myself.

And then something amazing happened - people started noticing me for who I am as a person rather than just another software developer in the company. My colleagues started talking to me and including me in conversations. I even found myself laughing and enjoying their company

P.S: This is purely a fictional and my own story.. Do not repost this story without my consent.