Micah was very much prepared for today's event. He is to speak at the "Youth and leadership round table" that was holding today
Lacking sleep, going over some lines over and over again.
"The change needed is the hands of youth. a society can progress if the rights of minority groups aren't... Fuck, I'm so tired but lemme breathe. How the fuck did I put myself into this", hands in hair
"You gotta put yourself together man, you got yourself into these", Nora doesn't tarry in criticizing him or reminding him of the impulsive decision to run for office.
"You would be on in the next 2 minutes sir", said one of the staff of the event.
Micah's ADHD was spiraling. Bouncing one of his legs continuously. Nervous and at the same time looks very chill.
Please today shouldn't get any worse.
"Senator Nathan York just came around now. Seems, he's interested in today's event. This is good."
"What do you mean, Senator Nathan is here?.. What the fuck is good about that?. This wasn't part of the event plan at all?"
"Mr Lennox, you got to relax. It actually makes it better. The two opposition candidates here", said the event organizer.
She places her hand on Micah's shoulder.
"Be grateful, I think he's scared of you. The senator doesn't just show up, especially at a small event like this."
"Oh fuck, today can get anymore worse".
Micah approached and climbed up the stage while the crowd cheered and applauded.
"I would have said I should start with ladies and gentlemen but that's old fashioned. We are youths and leaders here. Change is never gotten easily or gently so I'm ruling that out", the crowd burst into laughter.
"We are sorry to interrupt you Mr Lennox. Your opponent Mr Nathan Yoke is here. The people are eager for you both to have a little exchange together "
Micah threw a look towards the host, luckily he didn't see it.
Then, Micah saw him.
Senator Nathan Yoke.
Smudged up in a tight fitting suit. Looking like a robot with a straight face that Micah knew for sure were hiding secrets.
He's quite handsome, Micah thought to himself. If it wasn't for his nasty conservative life and attitude. Yeah, definitely his type.
Nathan walked up to Micah, offering a handshake with a fake smile.
Yeah, for sure. Micah wished he could punch his face in
"Finally got to meet the kid I'm running against. Nice to meet you, it's not a terrible thing to try you know"
"I didn't know you were terrible with numbers, Mr Yoke. Cause a 24 year old isn't a kid, old man.", Micah replied smirking.
Senator Nathan smiles oddly at Micah with both of them not taking their eyes off each other.
Micah turned to continue his speech.
"Since, my opposition is here. How about we talk about what your party has been doing illegally kidnapping people and sending them off to countries they don't belong to despite being citizens of America. That goes against human rights of people"
"Mr Lennox, you must have gotten your information wrong. All that is being done is deportation of illegal immigrants and that's not kidnapping", Senator Nathan immediately replied calmly.
"Is that what you want people to believe, families are ripped apart. Like most of the politicians in your party including you jiggle change in front of people calling it progress. These people built this country with us, your party and you have totally disregard from human rights and shouldn't be in power "
"Human rights aren't being violated, Mr Lennox "
For hours, they intensely kept going at each other. Micah has the upper hand like he always does.
People watched and listened.
Interruptions, talks, ideas, counter talks.
After 3 hours. The debate was finally over.
Micah saw Senator York walk off. Hands in pocket and very calm alongside with his security.
"You did great, idiot ", Nora said.
"I'm heading to the car, I'm feeling so tired. I could fall any minute ", Micah hurriedly walked out to the back where the car was packed.
To his surprise, someone was waiting by it.
"Senator Yoke, what are you doing here?. Thought ,you left already ", Micah moved closer.
"You love humiliating me, don't you?"Nathan stood, staring at him sharply.
"If you are into that kink, yes I would", Micah raised his eyebrows twice. Nathan could tell the sarcasm in his tone
"You've lost it kid, you still got time to drop out of this"
"Senator, relax. Instead of staying here with me, you better go prepare for the next debate cause I'm gonna whoop your ass. You got a nice one though...."
"I can't stand you liberal pervert, y'all make me sick to my stomach"
Micah moved closer, an inch from Nathan's lips.
"Are you sure, Senator?. You look like you're hiding something."
A shove, Micah almost fell backwards.
Nathan hurriedly walked off, almost running.
"I would see you later, Senator Nathan". He's so sexy, Micah thought to himself.