Little Son Goes to Widowed Mom’s Boss to Ask for a Day Off, Next Day Boss Meets Her with Bouquet – Story of the Day

Jack, a 10-year-old boy, was deeply concerned about his mother, Debra, who worked seven days a week to support them. As a single mom, Debra had taken on the roles of both mother and father, working tirelessly as a cleaner at a large company. She never took a day off, determined to earn enough to meet their daily needs. However, the strain of her job was taking a toll on her, though she never let it show.

One day, Jack saw his mother sitting on the front porch, crying. Through the window, he overheard her on the phone with her friend, Emily. “I’m just so tired, Emily,” Debra sobbed. “I want to rest, but I can’t. I barely make enough to take care of Jack and pay the bills. I can’t afford any days off.”

Hearing this broke Jack’s heart. He blamed himself for his mother’s exhaustion and decided to help her. The next day, after school, he made his way to her office with a plan.

When Jack arrived at the building, the receptionist greeted him. “Hello, Jack. Are you here to see your mom?”

Jack quickly shook his head. “No, ma’am. Please don’t tell my mom I’m here. I need to speak with her boss, Mr. Jefferson.”

Surprised, the receptionist hesitated, but after Jack’s persistent pleas, she called Mr. Jefferson, who agreed to meet with him. As Jack entered the office, nerves began to set in.

“To what do I owe this visit, young man?” Mr. Jefferson asked, gesturing for Jack to sit.

Jack cleared his throat, summoning his courage. “Sir, I’m Jack, Debra’s son. She works here as a cleaner. I came to ask if you could give my mom some paid time off. She refuses to take a break even though she’s exhausted because she says she needs the money to take care of me.”

Mr. Jefferson was taken aback by the boy’s request. “I know how hard your mom works, Jack. We’re grateful for her dedication. But I didn’t realize she wanted time off but felt she couldn’t take it. Is everything okay at home?”

Jack nodded. “It’s just my mom and me. She’s been working so hard for years to take care of me. I heard her crying yesterday because her body aches, and it makes me feel bad.”

At that moment, Mr. Jefferson’s young daughter, who had been quietly sitting in the room, spoke up. “Dad, I understand what Jack is saying. You’re always at work, too, and hardly ever spend time with me. Jack just wants more time with his mom, like I want with you.”

Mr. Jefferson realized his daughter was right. He had been so focused on work that he had neglected his own family. He promised Jack he would help his mother and sent him home with the office chauffeur.

The next day, Mr. Jefferson called Debra into his office. “Your son visited me yesterday, Debra, and he said some surprising things.”

Debra’s heart sank. She was nervous about what Jack might have said to warrant a meeting with the company’s CEO.

“There’s no easy way to say this, Debra, but you’re fired,” Mr. Jefferson said.

Debra’s face fell. She began to panic. “Sir, no! I don’t know what my son said, but he’s just a boy. Please don’t fire me—I really need this job!”

Mr. Jefferson smiled. “Debra, you’re one of the most hardworking people I’ve ever met. I’m not firing you without reason. Yesterday, your son and my daughter made me realize some important things. Our children won’t be young forever, and it’s important that we spend time with them.”

“I’ve decided to take my family on vacation, and I want you and Jack to come with us. The entire trip will be paid for,” he revealed. “What do you say?”

Debra was confused. She had just been told she was fired, and now she was being invited on vacation? She worried about not having a job to return to and the money they needed for daily expenses.

“I appreciate your kindness, sir, but I can’t afford to be without a job. Please, if you could give me another chance, I’d like to keep working,” Debra pleaded.

Mr. Jefferson shook his head gently. “Debra, I’m not offering you another corporate job. I want to invite you to work for my family instead. You and Jack can live with us in the cottage on our estate. You’ll only need to work a few hours a day, and the rest of the time, you can spend with your son. You’ve raised a wonderful young man who cares deeply for his mother—you should cherish that.”

He then handed Debra a bouquet of flowers. “These are from your son. Go home and enjoy your day with him.”

Debra was in disbelief. For the first time in years, she and Jack were able to go on vacation. They traveled to the Bahamas with Mr. Jefferson’s family, all expenses paid. Upon their return, they moved into the cottage on Mr. Jefferson’s estate—a luxurious place they had only ever dreamed of.

Debra couldn’t believe their luck. Thanks to Jack’s bravery and Mr. Jefferson’s generosity, they were able to start a new chapter in their lives, one filled with more time together and the security they had always longed for.