I was just talking to (Boss's Name)
The story you make up when you know your boss is about to throw a fit and you want to save your dignity.
'I was just talking to Mr. Davis about my dog's new obsession with my neighbor's goldfish.'
'I was just talking to Mrs. Green about my brother's very serious feud with the mailman.'
'I was just talking to Mr. Franklin about why the coffee machine is out to get me.'