The Boss, the Ex, and the Plus One

Summary

The company's annual gala announced a new rule: employees are allowed to bring a plus-one.

I blurted out without thinking, "Can I bring someone else's husband?"

My colleagues stared at me, eyes wide as saucers.

Our boss snapped the fountain pen in his hand, sneering, "Sure, go ahead and try."

I immediately, joyfully, texted my dad.

"Dad! Tell Mom not to cook tonight! Hurry up and come get some free food!"