history: My manager asked me to work in this evening. I had plans already set. I had to cancel them. My manager asked me to work this evening. I had plans already set. I had to cancel them. You couldn't say no to working?
current: I finding it difficult to say no. He is putting pressure on me. So I can't say no.
next: That is a real bummer.  I'm sorry that happened to you.  Will you be able to reschedule your plans?