Selina was up in arms, feeling betrayed. How could they have a big blowout without her? She cleared


    her feelings, voicing her protest and condemnation with a passion that could set the world on fire.


    Fresh from a shower and sprawled on her bed, Leanne tuned into the group video call, listening to


    Selina''s tirade.


    "I was just down the road with my momst night, literally a mile from you guys. A single call and I


    would''ve been there in five minutes!" sheined, her frustration palpable. "Good lord, I missed out


    on a jackpot!"


    "Fine, let me give you a y-by-y. I''m no Meryl Streep, but I reckon I can recoup at least half of that


    for you."


    Joy cleared her throat,unching into her one-woman show, leaving Leanne entertained.


    Curtis emerged from the bathroom to find Leanne lying on her stomach, her waterfall of hair cascading


    over her shoulders, the light green of her nightgown making her skin glow.


    Her legs dangled carelessly off the bed.


    Approaching the bedside, Curtis caught her restless ankle, causing Leanne to turn her head, her


    movement to break free unsessful. Instead, he effortlessly pulled her closer.


    She let out a surprised gasp, a soft sound drowned out as Curtis took the phone from her hand, ended


    the video call, and pulled her into his embrace "Babe, it''s your turn to shine," Ever the dramatist, Joy


    had been embellishing the story, waiting for Leanne''s cue, only to realize she was missing from the call.


    "Hey, where did you go?"


    Having heard a differentmotion, Selina lost interest in Joy''s performance. "They''ve moved on to


    the R-rated part of the evening."


    "And they left the call?" Joy pouted. e on, I want to keep watching."


    When Leanne broached the subject of taking annual leave with Donna and Amy, Donna shook her


    head, a seasoned expert in navigating such waters. "Trying to get time off from Ruben is like asking for


    his life on a tter."


    Unsurprised, Leanne knew holidays were a luxury in their line of work, especially under a boss like


    Ruben, who prioritized his convenience over the staff''s needs.


    After mulling it over, she decided to confront Ruben upon his return to the office.


    Ruben greeted her with a smile, which quickly faded once he realized the purpose of her visit.


    "Leanne, you know how busy we are right now. You''re a pir of this department. Maybe wait longer


    and take your leave when it calms down?"


    For the first time, Leanne realized her importance. "Even pirs need a rest to stand strong when it


    counts."


    Unmoved by Ruben''s resistance, she pressed on. "I''m nning to go on my honeymoon."


    Ruben was stunned. "Aren''t you married for years? Why n a honeymoon now?"


    "Long story," Leanne said. "You can catch up on the gossip in the group chat if interested."


    Ruben pondered, wondering whether to approve or not.


    Approving could set a precedent for everyone to request annual leave, putting work at a standstill.


    But denying it might disrupt Curtis'' honeymoon ns, potentially bringing trouble to Ruben''s doorstep.


    Clearing his throat, Ruben conceded, "This is indeed a special asion. How about taking your leave


    at the end of the month? I''ll throw in a few extra days for you."


    His quick change of heart ensured Leanne''s victory.


    While stepping out of the office, a breeze from a slightly ajar window brushed her face. The early


    summer airlifted her spirits, her mood already soaring with anticipation.


    Yet, with the month only beginning, the wait ahead felt endlessly long.


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