(Mini flash story)

He was the blue-eyed boy in our office. He always managed to get the best project; he could always persuade the management to push the deadline, and he never received any reprimands.

It was surprising, because sometimes it seemed that he did not know the theory at all. I was his assistant, so he kept asking me elementary questions. Nevertheless, I patiently and friendly explained everything, because it was a part of my job.

Eventually, we became friends. On Thanksgiving, he invited me for a family holiday. I met the boss there. He was sitting at the table.