My Wife’s Boss Ruined Our Mornings with 6 A.M. Calls, So We Taught Him a Lesson
My wife Mira’s boss had a frustrating habit: calling her at 6 a.m. every morning to cover shifts for sick employees. This constant disruption was ruining our mornings and taking a toll on Mira’s health. I couldn’t stand seeing her so exhausted and unhappy, so I decided it was time to take action.
One morning, after another early call from Gabriel, I woke up early to surprise Mira with breakfast. The aroma of coffee filled our small apartment as I prepared pancakes. When Mira joined me, I greeted her with a kiss and a smile.
“Morning, sleepyhead,” I said, presenting her with breakfast. “I’ve got your favorite.”
We sat together, enjoying the sunlight and chatting about our day. Mira mentioned her shift at the store and I shared details about my presentation. It was a perfect start to the day, something we hadn’t enjoyed in weeks.
Little did I know, it would be our last peaceful breakfast for a while.
The next morning, Gabriel called at 6 a.m. sharp. I pretended to sleep as Mira answered, her voice still heavy with sleep.
“Hello?” she mumbled.
Gabriel’s request was the same: “Mira, Sarah’s called in sick. Can you cover her shift?”
With a resigned sigh, Mira agreed, and our mornings became a chaotic routine. Each day, Gabriel’s early calls forced Mira out of bed, disrupting our time together and leaving her drained. I did my best to help, but it was clear something needed to change.
One night, after another frustrating call, I suggested a bold plan: “What if you gave him a taste of his own medicine?”
Mira was intrigued. “What do you mean?”
“Call him at an ungodly hour. See how he likes it.”
She laughed, the idea clearly taking hold. That night, we set her alarm for 3:25 a.m. When it rang, I watched as Mira, shaking with nervousness, dialed Gabriel’s number.
When Gabriel answered groggily, Mira cheerfully said, “Hi Gabriel, it’s Mira. I was wondering if you need any extra help today?”
There was a long pause before he responded, “Mira? It’s 3:30 in the morning. Why are you calling me?”
Mira’s reply was a mix of frustration and determination: “I thought you might need someone to cover an early shift, like how you call me every morning at 6.”
The line went silent. Mira stared at her phone, her hands trembling. I gave her a sleepy thumbs up.
“You did it,” I said, feeling a surge of pride. “I’m proud of you.”
Mira barely slept that night, tossing and turning. I was anxious too, worried about the potential fallout. But as she prepared for work, I offered my support and reminded her that we were in this together.
The day dragged, but when Mira returned home, she was relieved and elated. Gabriel had apologized and even promised to implement new policies for shift coverage.
“It’s like a whole new work environment,” Mira said, her eyes sparkling. “I actually enjoyed going to work today.”
I embraced her, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders. “I’m so happy for you, babe. You deserve this.”
Our mornings gradually returned to normal. One day, I woke up to find Mira still in bed at 7:30, nestled close to me. I asked with a grin, “No call?”
“No call,” she confirmed with a smile.
It felt wonderful to see Mira happy and rested again. Sometimes, taking a stand and supporting the person you love can make all the difference.
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