"You're going to take a leave?"After I told her about my intention to take a leave, the general manager inquired.

"Yes ma’am, I promised my son about his family day in school." I replied.

"Oh, you have a son, Ms. Hartz?" She asked with a surprised tone.

I smiled and nodded. "Going five now."

"Oh! Really? You don’t look like a mom at all! You’re still beautiful and gorgeous. "

I smiled at her compliments. Our conversation ended with lots of questions. She kindly agreed to let me take a leave of absence.

"I’m sorry, Preston. My son would disown me if I didn’t attend his school event. This is...