People at nearby tables glanced over, curious. I had worked with him for five years, from when he was just a team leader to his current department head position. I knew him well enough to know he was the type of boss who pushed everyone to their limits, regardless of gender.
After a while, I managed to calm down. "Can you tell me now?"
I sobbed, "It's nothing, just some family issues …"
Jacob, showing rare generosity, ordered a lot of food. Maybe playing the pity card with a boss did work sometimes. "Are your parents sick?" he asked.
I shook my head. He paused for a moment before asking, "Your husband cheated on you?"
I fell silent, which was answer enough.
"Oh, I thought it was something serious. Eat up, there's plenty more if you need it. My treat today." He shook his head and smiling.
Seeing him acting as if it had nothing to do with me, I was so angry, but he is a big shot and I can't afford to offend him. "Mr. Elody, as an outstanding person like you, you can't understand the troubles of an ordinary person like me."