2022-02-13 18:44:53At the entrance of the residential complex, a platform was set up for Mayor Ibrahim to make his inauguration speech. The residents and the press came to register the moment.
"With this residential complex, I make it clear that during my administration the poor and least favored people will have their turn!" the mayor exclaims into the microphones that make his voice echo and reverberate.
The audience cheers and applauds with tears in their eyes.
Josias just watches, smiling. Will he ever be this acclaimed?
Tobias pats him twice on the shoulder, "Get ready, it's your turn."
His father closes the speech, "Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen!"
Ibrahim beckons and walks away from the stage. Josias greets the mayor with a nod and takes his place.
Not far away, next to Mrs. Ibrahim, Melissa follows her husband with evident pride and approval.
Josias places the draft of the speech on the rostrum and begins to speak, "Dear those
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