However for now, I’m drained and I’m going to have a nap. This entire election factor has actually taken its toll on my physique. It’s all catching as much as me. I believe I may sleep for per week, and I nonetheless received’t have caught up.

7

BENNETT

I’m up, dressed, and down in my workplace by 5 within the morning. There’s a lot to do immediately if I wish to hold my date with Kathryn for the ballet tonight. Ballet isn’t one thing I’m notably keen on, however Kathryn has all the time liked Swan Lake. So every time it’s attainable, I all the time make certain to have seats for it.

With my laptop computer open, I’m misplaced in my work after I hear Esther say, “You’re right here early, Mr. President.”

“Good morning, Esther.” I have a look at the time on my laptop computer. “I may say the identical factor about you too. The clock has simply ticked over to 6.”

“I’m an early riser, sir. It’s best to know that by now. No use in sleeping when there’s a complete day ready for us.” She locations one other stack of papers down on the desk. “Can I get you a espresso?”

“That will be terrific, thanks.”

She leaves the papers on my desk and returns to her workplace. The second the door is closed, the opposite door to my left opens. “Good morning, Mr. President.”

“Good morning, Liam.” He walks over and stands in entrance of the desk. “Do we’ve got a gathering this morning?”

“We do, however not till ten. We’re assembly with the Secretary of Homeland Safety. Till then, you’ve all of the candidates on your private aide.”

“Did that child make the minimize? The intern?” I look up from above my glasses earlier than returning my consideration to my laptop computer.

“Jamie? Sure, he did.”

“Good, am I seeing him immediately?”

“He’s on the record. He was hesitant although.”

I abandon my work for a number of moments and sit again in my chair. “Why?” I cross my arms in entrance of my chest.

“As a result of he has an examination at 9, and his interview with you is at 9,” Liam pauses and lifts his brows.

“So it’s both me or an examination?” Liam nods. “And he was hesitant about that?” Liam nods once more. “What time is my first interview?”

“Seven.”

“Why didn’t you schedule him at seven so he has time to make his examination?”

“He was final minute, Mr. President. I needed to squeeze him in.”

I faucet my fingers on the desk and stare at Liam. “Name the seven-thirty interview and alter him to 9, then name Jamie and inform him I’ll see him at seven-thirty.”

“Mr. President—”

Liam is about to argue, however I elevate my hand to cease him. “School is vital and I’m not going to face in his manner. Swap them round.”

Liam takes a step again and nods. “Sure, sir.”

Liam leaves and I return to my work.

* * *

“Mr. President, Garry Smith for you,” Esther broadcasts. Who? That’s proper, my seven-fifteen. I elevate my hand and gesture for her to indicate him in. “The President will see you now,” Esther says.

“Garry, thanks for coming in.” I gesture for him to take a seat reverse me.

“Thanks, Mr. President.” A person who seems to be my age, wearing a go well with, sits reverse me. I open the folder on him that Liam handed me earlier than the interviews started. “You have been a Marine?” I scan his folder and discover it fairly spectacular.

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