Jack was asked by Mr. Jefferson. To sit on the couch in front of his table, he instructed him. “My name is Jack, sir. “Debra, my mother, is a cleaner here,” Jack remarked, clearing his voice. “I came here to beg that you grant my mother a few paid days off. He clarified, “She says she needs the money to take care of me, so she won’t take a day off even though she’s exhausted. This astonished Mr. Jefferson to hear. “Jack, we appreciate your mom’s service and know how hard she works. The news that she wants to take a day off but won’t comply surprises me.
Are things challenging at your house?Jack gave a nod of his head. “My mom and I are the only ones at home. I’ve never met my dad, so things have always been this way. My mother put a lot of effort into providing for me and paying our expenses over the years. Yesterday, I overheard her sobbing over the phone as she expressed how her body hurt. Jack sobbed, “I just feel horrible about it, sir. A youthful voice from inside the room raised its voice at that moment. Jack was unaware earlier that the young daughter of Mr. Jefferson was present.
She was the same age as Jack. “I get what he’s talking about, Dad. It’s like you and his mother. You rarely hang out with me because you’re constantly at work. You don’t spend much time at home! She told her father, “Jack also wants to spend more time with his mother.It seemed to Mr. Jefferson that his daughter was quite logical. He was so sorry that he had been devoting all of his time to his work and, in the process, had inadvertently neglected his family. Before sending Jack home via the office driver, he pledged to assist Jack and his mother. Jack paid Debra an unexpected visit the day following, and Mr. Jefferson summoned her to his office.
He informed Debra, “Your son came here yesterday, and he said some surprising things.” With apprehensive eyes, Debra turned to face Jack, wondering what he might have said to earn her a meeting with the CEO of the company. Mr. Jefferson stated, “There’s no other way to say this, but you’re fired, Debra.”Debra looked like she was about to cry. She felt crushed and began to fear. “No, sir! My son is just a boy, so I’m not sure what he said. I really apologize for what he said. Don’t fire me, please.
She begged, “I really need this job!””Don’t be foolish, Debra,” he answered. “You’re among the most diligent individuals I’ve ever encountered! You won’t be fired by me without cause. You see, my daughter, who is ten years old, was here yesterday when your son paid me a visit. They both helped me come to certain realizations. Our children won’t be young for long, therefore I believe it’s critical that we give them time and attention. I want you and Jack to go on this family trip that I’ve planned.
Naturally, full payment for the entire vacation will be made,” Mr. Jefferson disclosed. “What say you?”Debra was perplexed. She couldn’t possibly afford to take a vacation because she had recently lost her work. She was concerned that they wouldn’t have enough money to cover their everyday costs.”Sir, thank you for your thoughtfulness. Although I would really like to spend more time with my son, I simply cannot afford to do so at this time. Again, Debra pleaded, “Please, sir, if you could just give me a chance, I would like to keep my job.”
“Debra, that will not be feasible. The business world isn’t where you belong. Instead, I would like to invite you to work for my family. Jack and you can cohabit here. Mr. Jefferson said, “We have a cottage in our backyard that would be wonderful for you two.”You can work for just a few hours a day, after which you may retire to the cottage and spend more time with Jack.
You have brought up a wonderful young man who genuinely loves his mother; you should cherish him.Mr. Jefferson reached under his table and took out a bouquet of roses at that very time. With a smile, he gave it to Debra and said, “This is from your son.” “Return home and enjoy a wonderful day with him.” Debra was amazed by her good fortune. She and Jack were finally able to take a trip together for the first time in years. All of their costs were covered when they went to the Bahamas with Mr. Jefferson’s family. Upon their return, they settled into their new cottage housed in an opulent estate they had only ever seen in magazines.
