The Proposal
By Nanisi Barrett D’Arnuk
Mary surprised her assistant Mycah on Friday by closing the office for three days.
“That’s enough for today,” she proclaimed. “You’re doing incredible work on this.”
“Thanks.” It felt good she had noticed. “I can put the electrical needs for the outside terrace onto the computer tonight.”
“No, not tonight. Go home. No work. Take the weekend off. In fact, I’m closing the office on Monday, too. We’ve been working several weeks without even a one-day break. I think we need three days off.”
What brought that on?
“I need to get home today and straighten up my house. Addy is coming home this week, so my sister and her family will be over for dinner on Sunday.” Mary seldom talked about her private life, so when she did, Mycah paid attention. “I may be
