fine.
But I would set the rules.
I knocked on the office door of the CEO, Patricia.
“Patricia, I need to talk to you. In private.”
I told her everything: my husband’s ultimatum… and my idea.
“I need an unpaid leave of absence. A couple of months. Officially I’m still on the payroll.”
Patricia smiled.
“And where’s the trick?”
“If my husband calls or shows up here… tell him I quit.”
Patricia burst out laughing.
“You’re going to teach him a lesson?”
“I want him to feel what it’s like when someone decides for you.”
“And what will you do at home?”
I smiled.
