It was clear that the mayor needed an avenue through which he could release his anger and landing a slap each on the watchmen’s faces was the best way he could achieve that in that moment.The watchmen also made it easy as they didn't hide their faces from the mayor but instead stood alert to receive their punishments.“You all are lucky that I will have to stop for now so that I can attend the governorship debate,” Mayor Carney’s teeth were bare with anger. “We are not done with this. I need to prepare for this debate and that is the only reason why I haven't done worse to you all.”***The air was charged with the electricity of political combat as the audience sat in tense silence.Everyone had been anticipating the governorship debate for quite a while now because it would allow each of the candidates to really show why they were better suited for the elections.The room buzzed with a low murmur of anticipation as their bodies were rigid with nervous energy. Journalists swarmed t
Mayor Carney’s eyes twinkled with a sparkle of pride as he raised a hand at his lively supporters. His pride was a silent fortress of arrogance as he laughed hysterically. The taste of temporary triumph was definitely sweet to his soul and all of a sudden, he forgot about the disappointment he had to face with being unable to find Elaine. His anger at the watchmen all seemed to have disappeared and he felt like the proudest man on earth.Mayor Carney’s thrill was a potent force that left him visible. He felt like nothing was in his way anymore.The host of the event, Oprah Povac then took control of the stage as she turned towards Mayor Carney.“So, Mayor, the floor is yours now.”Mayor Carney adjusted his suit, his body language straight and confident as he held court on the stage. “Alright, Mr. Felix Lincoln, I believe that you worked as the minister of welfare development for three years.”“But as we all know you recently experienced a delicate scandal which till today you have r
Was Mr. Felix really serious or was he just trying to get back at the mayor for the accusations he received earlier? Was he seriously saying that the Mayor was a murderer?Their disbelief was powerful and overwhelming and even Felix’s supporters in the crowd started to wonder if he was in his right mind.‘That was such a huge statement to make and Felix better have some evidence to back up such an assertion,’ some of his supporters reasoned.Mayor Carney’s expression hardened with a deadly tightening of annoyance. His gaze shifted to the host as he sent her a facial expression as if warning her to tell Felix to restrain from such ridiculous assertions.But even Ms. Oprah Povac waited a few more seconds even when she knew that the debate seemed to be getting out of hand. She was curious as to whether Felix actually knew what he was talking about.It was clear that Mayor Carney was alone in defending himself at that moment so he quickly interrupted Felix.“Mr. Felix, are you aware that
A confident smirk formed on Felix’s face. His shoulders squared and his head held high as he laid out his evidence. “You are asking for evidence? You will receive the evidence soon. As a matter of fact, you all will receive the evidence and you will be shocked as to how this state would be doing itself a huge favor by condemning men like Mayor Carney and ensuring they get what they truly deserve.”Ms. Oprah Povac quickly erupted into a serious jolt of alertness that almost made her jump on her feet.It was as if she had fire all over her body. What had just happened was that she received information through her earbud device. She couldn't process what she was hearing because of the delicate nature of the information but she had to express those things that were said to her into words.“Erm, erm, sorry, ladies and gentlemen, please excuse the interruption but I am afraid that I have some startling information that I need to share with you all.”“I have just been made aware of this tr
It became clear to the Mayor that it was Elaine who exposed the sound recordings of his conversation with Officer Rostos.Mayor Carney had tried as much as possible to deny the reality before that moment but now that everything was up in the air and a state of destruction, there was no difficulty in tracing the missing link. It was Elaine all along. It had always been Elaine. Mayor Carney gritted his teeth in frustration and a toxic force left him seething with resentment. His well-tailored black suit was already looking so tattered and soaked with sweat. The sharp lines of his jacket were non-existent after he had stretched his arm in a jittery and frustrating manner many times.Mayor Carney’s assistant, Mr. Freeman, the middle-aged man with a full mustache and no beard couldn't help but see his boss being so frustrated. The mayor was hitting tables and punching walls in frustration as all the aides just stood watching him go crazy. None of them knew what words they could say or
“We still have something to fight for,” Freeman spoke reassuringly. “Right now, we still have hundreds of people rallying outside in your support. They are all outside gathering and waiting to see your face.”“All they need to hear is that all of this is a ploy to destroy you. These people rallying outside will believe anything you say. You just have to find the words and they really don't have to be perfect. They just have to show that you are still confident in winning the elections.”“Look, boss, I know that we are in a disadvantaged position right now with all the evidence leveled against us but those supporters waiting outside will listen to everything you say and hail you.”Mayor Carney’s shoulders were beginning to relax, his posture becoming less defensive and rigid as he allowed himself to consider the possibilities of success. He had to consider what Freeman was saying. Truly, the ball was in his court and even though he was losing the match at the 90th minute, there was st
“But I assure you that I am heinous of the terrible crimes that I have been accused of.”The crowd murmurs were rising every moment with an insistent force that left the mayor’s words sounding unconvincing.Their mutterings were loud and a discontented whisper filled the atmosphere. Many of them would need more than those empty words to convince them even if they wanted to so desperately believe that the mayor didn't do all that was leveled against him.“What’s this supposed to mean?”“Is he just coming out to outrightly deny everything?”“What does he think we are? Fools? Id!ots? Dump people? Honestly, this is so embarrassing.”“He is really lying openly without any shame.”“He is a murderer. That’s what he is.”“I wonder why he hasn't been arrested yet. The evidence was clear.”“How did he even get to a position where he is allowed to contest for a governorship election? How did he win the primaries election?”“Who knows how many other people he killed? He murdered his way to his p
“You killed my cousin, Mayor.”“You killed my cousin! You don't deserve one more second of the oxygen you breathe!”“You deserve to be humiliated and killed most horribly.”“Murderer!”“You killed my cousin, you psychopath!”“You are going to die!”The protester’s words rose to a high pitch, his curses savage as he unleashed his fury at the mayor.His cousin’s name was Ralph - one of the miners who was killed by Grady, an assassin sent by Mayor Carney.The protesters had been so grieved since Ralph’s death. He took it as a responsibility to cater to Ralph’s little son, Dilan since the unfortunate incident.But he had never been able to grasp the fact that Ralph was actually no more. He couldn't understand why someone would be so cruel as to kill Ralph. What motive could someone have to do that?Ralph had always been a good man, perfect at his place of work and never looking for trouble. Why would the world not be kind to such a man?The protester retracted after being stopped by the