At one of my first jobs, I had a nasty employer who made my life a living nightmare. I needed the money, so I stayed with him for a year. After that, it became too much, and I quit.

Four years later, I was in a better place, working for a much more comfortable company, and I decided to do the journey of my dreams. I even purchased a business class ticket.

When I sat down on the plane, I noticed my ex-boss, the awful one, seated next to me. He grimaced, looked me up and down, and summoned the hostess. He murmured to her, and she nodded before vanishing.

When she returned, she gave me an expensive drink and stated, “Compliments of the gentleman.” I stared at him, puzzled. He grinned and added, “Enjoy your vacation.” I’m not sure if it was a strange apology or simply another tactic to mess with me. I kept thinking about it during the journey.