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It was a bright and sunny morning in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, in the Freedom Survivor. In the main office, Helena and Bayman were drinking cocktails as they looked through the window to see the beautiful scenery, Marie Rose was sweeping the floors, Zack was sitting in his chopper, on his phone on the helipad, and Lisa was on the counter, on her laptop completing her work. She had decided to work with Helena as she had nowhere else to go to pursue defeating Victor Donovan. Hayate, Ryu and Ayane weren't in the Freedom Survivor, Hayate is in Germany with his girlfriend, Hitomi, having some downtime, Ayane is with Kasumi, in the village near the mountains next to the Mugen Tenshin Village, making amends with her after all they've been through after 2 and a half long years, and Ryu is in his village, continuing with his own life. Helena then stopped sipping her Martini to turn to face Lisa with a smile.
"Lisa, have you finished your work?"
Lisa then finished her last page and saved her work before facing Helena. "Yes, Ma'am."
"In that case, you can go home and take until further notice off."
Lisa then gasped and widened her eyes and opened her mouth in shock, considering she had never heard those words come out of any of her previous bosses' mouths.
"I'm sorry... what did you say?" asked Lisa in happy disbelief.
"I said I don't need you to work anymore." answered Helena with a bright smile "You have worked so hard for me. I feel you need to rest yourself and make the most of your life. So, you may take time off work. I'll let you know when I need you again. Thank you so much, Lisa."
Lisa then just had to look around wondering if this is a dream. She then pinched herself, then woke up realising it isn't. She beamed, packed her laptop in her bag, grabbed it, and headed towards Helena's desk and shook her hand.
"Thank you very much, Helena," Lisa said "I do need a break. I don't recall ever having some free time to spend since I first started my job at OLD DOATEC. I want to take 3 weeks off. 1 week to spend with my family back in Michigan, 1 week in a resort in another country, and 1 week doing whatever I want!"
"That's amazing! You have fun now," said Marie, waving with a big smile.
"Safe travels, my friend," said Bayman as Lisa walked towards the double doors, blowing a kiss towards her colleagues.
"Toodle ooo, everyone, see you in a few weeks. I'll bring you guys surprises when I get back. Oh, and do you think I should wait for a sailor to come and get me?"
"Oh no, my dear, Zack's available. He'll fly you back. Au revoir! As I said, I'll call you when I need you, oui?"
"Of course, milady." Lisa left the office to head to the helipad where Zack was still in his chopper, ready to take a joy flight.
"Hey, Zack!"
Zack then turned to where that voice came from and smiled when he saw Lisa. "Yo, what's up my neighbour!"
Lisa then had to chuckle because of what Zack said "Hey, more like, "Hey Lisa"?"
"What's up?"
"Helena has just given me time off work."
Zack then widened his eyebrows "Oooh, that sounds nice. You sure need a break, that's one thing."
Lisa then giggled and said, "Yeah, and Helena has given you command. To fly me home, to Pennsylvania."
Zack then agreed to fly Lisa to Pennsylvania. They both jumped in the chopper and strapped in. "Ready to fly?"
Lisa then turned to face Zack with a smile, nodding as well. Then the chopper took off and off they went. In the chopper, Lisa and Zack had a conversation...
"So, whatcha gonna do for your break, Lis?" asked Zack
Lisa answered his question, going through her plans "First, I'm going to pack for a few days, because I'm going to see my family in Michigan and spend some time there, then I'm going to New York to spar with Tina and Mila, then take them to a restaurant for a girls night out." Zack sort of paralyzed in brim when he heard Mila's name and the words "girls night out". "Then I'm going to see a musical in Las Vegas, and finally, I'm going to Mexico for a week for a nice relaxing vacation underneath the bright sun."
"That sure sounds like a good break to me, I hope you have the most of fun!"
A few hours later, the chopper arrived at a helipad station in Pennsylvania. When the chopper landed and blades stopped spinning, Lisa hopped off the chopper and proceeded to leave the station after saying and waving goodbye to Zack. She then exited through the main entrance a few minutes later and called for a taxi to take her home. 10 minutes later, her taxi appeared in front of her eyes. She hopped in, paid the fare and off they went.
When the taxi arrived at Lisa's house, Lisa wasted no time getting her stuff and entering her comfortable home to pack for a few days in Michigan. She packed her clothes, her makeup and her toiletries for 3 days, put her wallet and her car keys in her handbag hung on her bedroom door and put her phone and special devices on charge. She then took her handbag and exited her home to go to Walmart. She brought for the journey and stay:
• 6 can pack sugar free Red Bull
• 8-inch diameter Luxury Chocolate and Salted Caramel Cheesecake
• Sharing box Authentic Sweetened Profiteroles w/ Chocolate Fondue Sauce
• 2 Lavender and Lily Bouquets
• A Blue Mix Bouquet
Once she got what she needed plus a ready-to-go lunch and a frozen pizza, she went straight home to clean her house before calling her sister.
"Hello?" said Lisa's sister
"Hey, Tamara," responded Lisa
"Oh goodness, Lisa, long time no talk! How are you?"
"Wonderful! I have just been dismissed from work. I have just been given until further notice off. I have needed a break ever since I have settled in with my old job and being worked mercilessly!"
"Oh so great! What are you going to do for your break?"
"Well, I was wondering if I could spend a few days at your house, to see you, Maureen and little Thaireas. The family back in Michigan?"
"Honey, you can come over whenever you want. When are you coming?"
"How about I leave first thing in the morning to arrive at 5. I already have everything packed."
"That sounds lovely! Are you going to be okay driving all the way to my house from yours back in Pennsylvania?"
"I've been travelling to hell miles away and back and around as part of my career, surely I'll be fine driving 9 hours approximately to another part of the USA. Besides, this is to see my family I haven't seen since, well, "forever"! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again and to catch up on your lives."
"All right darling, but don't strain yourself."
"Bless you, love, I won't. See you tomorrow."
"Okay, have a wonderful evening, I'm looking forward to seeing you tomorrow."
"KK, bye."
Lisa then finished the rest of the day, cleaning her house and charging her devices before having an early night. Tomorrow, she has got a 10-hour journey, including stops for breakfast and regular breaks. She can't wait to see her family all the way in Michigan.