Employer won’t allow unpaid leave during OPT → CPT gap

Hello everyone, I truly need help and would deeply appreciate any advice.

My OPT ends on 3/22. I was working with my company regarding Day 1 CPT, but it took them almost two months to confirm their decision. During that time, I applied to schools with a 3/16 start date to avoid any gap. Unfortunately, because of the delay, I am no longer able to enroll in those programs.

The earliest programs I can now find start on 4/6, which creates a two-week gap between my OPT end date and CPT start date.

The problem is my boss has said he will not support two weeks of unpaid leave and has indicated that I may be terminated if I cannot continue working during that gap.

I am extremely stressed and honestly feel lost about what to do. If anyone has experienced something similar or knows any possible solution, please please share your advice. I would be incredibly grateful for any help.

Thank you so much.