"Sir, would you mind if I take a few days off?" Jane asked politely when Thomas was flipping through the business column. Aria looked at Thomas who looked at Jane. "When, Ms. Wilson?" he asked. Aria smiled. "From today sir. I'll be back in four days" she said. "Not from today, Ms. Wilson. If you wish to go, you can, after two days" he said. "But why?" Aria asked, knowing that Jane's sister's birthday was the next day. "We're expecting guests, I want you to cook the best dishes you can" he told Jane. "Yes sir" she said. "Guests, who?" Aria asked. "And she doesn't have to be here, I'll cook and do the rest" Aria said. "Are you suggesting I fire her?" he asked, making Aria gasp. "No. Not at all. I could manage when she's gone" she said. "No" he told her. "Ms. Wilson, they'd be

