Noah had reached her breaking point. Work had been a whirlwind of meetings, deadlines, and endless reports. She was buried under a mountain of emails, and each day felt more suffocating than the last. Her boss, Mr. Green was well-meaning but relentless, piling on more tasks as though Noah had the stamina of a superhero.
That morning, she lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, feeling like she was on the verge of collapse. The tropical vacation she had planned months ago now felt like a distant dream—until an idea sparked in her mind. Desperation gave birth to a plan, one she would normally never consider: she was going to call in sick. Grabbing her phone, Noah took a deep breath. She dialed the office and, after a few rings, Mr. Green’s familiar voice answered.