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36
HARRISON
Iam at yet another senior citizens center, to change the minds of all the older generation who still hate my father, shaking hands and talking. My body is present, but my mind is elsewhere. The media scrum with us is larger than ever, and with no Beth to control them, Oscar is almost bursting a blood vessel.
“Come over here and let me look at ya,” an older woman says from across the room as I am smiling and walking through.
“Hello, ma’am, how are you today?” I ask as I offer her my hand to shake.
“Well, aren’t you a good looking boy,” she says as her old wrinkled hand comes and rests on my hand.
“Well, I am not sure about that,” I say in reply, laughing a little at her brashness.
“Are you married, son?” she asks.
“No. I am not. Are you?”
“Yes, dear. My Gerald is the love of my life. He passed away a few years ago now, and my heart still beats just for him,” she says, almost wistfully. I pat her hand and remain quiet for a moment.
“You know love is a funny thing. I never wanted to get married. I was young, carefree, I was the first of my family to go to school and get a good education. I wanted to be a teacher, have a career. Falling in love was not part of my plan,” she continues, smiling.
“What happened?” I ask inquisitively.
“Gerald happened. Showed up out of the blue, almost ran me over in his car one day. Too busy looking at my backside to watch the road, I think…” she answers, and I bark out a laugh. This woman is hilarious.
“Well, I will ensure to always watch the road when I am driving.” I nod to her, my mind flashing with memories of Beth’s nice ass in those yoga pants at the community center all those months ago.
“You do that, son, but don’t forget to look up as well, because you don’t want to miss seeing a great ass on your journey.” I almost completely lose it in laughter. I have never known an older woman to be so spicy.
“Thank you, it was great chatting with you,” I say, smiling, squeezing her hand, which she returns.
“I will vote for you, son. Good luck.”
I nod and stand and walk around the room some more, my mind now on Beth and her ass, and not the campaign trail at all. The media continue to take snaps, the clicking sound constant.
“We need to head out the front and take a few questions. The media scrum is almost bursting,” Oscar says, and I know the time has come. It has been two days of complete turmoil, and although my political aspirations are still achievable, it is certainly more unpredictable now more so than ever before.
We make our way out of the center and to the front steps, leaving the staff and members to have some peace and quiet after a whirlwind morning. I see a few familiar faces in the paparazzi pack, some journalists I know, and Max. I give him a small nod in acknowledgement.
I wait for a beat for them all to get ready, and when I see everyone looking at me, I start.
“Thanks, everyone, for joining us today. It has certainly been a big week, and with only a day or so remaining, it is wonderful to be here at Willow Bark Senior Citizens Center to hear what advice the older generation can hand down to me and what their needs are moving into the future. I would like to thank all the team at Willow Bark for having us today.
“I will now happily take some questions,” I state, squaring my shoulders ready for the onslaught.
“Harrison, are you engaged to Lillian Harper?” a male journalist from the back of the pack shouts.
“No, I am not,” I state clearly before I move to the next question.
“Harrison, is it true that Beth Longmere from your team is responsible for the near death of Doctor Warner this week?”
“No. My team are still looking into the matter; however, I am pleased to say Doctor Warner is happy and healthy, which is most important.”
I look around and take the next question, and the next, they fly in thick and fast, and I answer every one of them skillfully, truthfully, and succinctly.
“Harrison will take one more question before we finish off today,” Oscar says, stepping forward, and I nod to take the last question.
“Harrison, is it true that Beth Longmere is no longer a part of your team and that she is to be charged with attempted murder of Doctor Warner?” I should be prepared for this question, but I am not. Who in their right mind would even think this is possible?
