"It was included in your contract that leave taken for school projects or activities will be considered a paid leave…,"
"But…,"
"Every student who has ever worked with me has enjoyed this privilege. I am not being biased towards you because of your title," Mrs Parker who had guessed the reason Joanna was so against the idea defended herself.
"You can ask Leah if you don't believe me," Mrs Parker muttered.
"Is that true Leah?" Joanna still went ahead and asked even though Mrs Parker had assured her that she wasn't lying.
"Mrs Parker is telling the truth. For students who have worked for her, she gave them permission to get off work or take some days off as long as it was for school...," Leah, who returned to the counter to get a customer's order, replied.