Madame President by Me Tara Sue

Author:Me, Tara Sue
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-950017-22-5
Publisher: After Six Publishing
Published: 2020-10-05T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

Him

White House

Washington DC

When I took the picture of Anna and Emma, I knew it was a good shot. It never occurred to me it would go viral, and I’m not prepared to handle Roger when it does. He’s freaking out because everything lists him as the creator.

“But I’m not, Navin,” he says for what must be the fifth time today, eyes pleading like there’s something I can do. “I didn’t take that picture.”

It’s three days after the photograph was published and to be honest, I wish the entire thing would just die. I’m afraid if something newsworthy doesn’t happen soon, I might take matters into my own hands. Literally. I’m going to end up strangling Roger, and then I’ll be the one making the news.

“Roger,” I say, taking a deep breath. “I’m going to say this once, and after I finish, if you bring it up to me again, I will kick your ass.” His eyes grow wide, but he nods. “It was your camera that took the picture. If you had been there instead of me, you would have taken the same shot. The picture’s out. There’s no reeling it back in. You have two options. Deal with the fact that your name is on it, even though you’re not the one who pressed the button to take it, or spill your guts and tell the truth, making both of us look like idiots.”

“I don’t want you to take any heat from this,” he says. “I’d hate for you to look bad when all you were doing was helping me.”

“I appreciate that,” I say. “We agree then, that you took the picture and can have all the crap that comes along with it, good and bad?”

“Yes,” Roger agrees.

I give him a smile. “Good, now get the hell out of my office. Some of us have deadlines to meet.”

He stands and gives me a tentative grin. “Thank you. I really do appreciate everything you’ve done.”

Roger’s a good guy, and I’m happy I was able to help. Even if the end result has gotten a bit out of control. “You’re welcome.”

No sooner is he out the door, Nicole knocks on it.

“Ms. Tanner,” I say, because only Anna calls her by her first name, and stand. “Please come in.” My office is tiny and barely holds two people. “I would offer you a seat, but I’m afraid I don’t have anything other than my desk chair.”

Nicole has never ventured into the press section of the West Wing as far as I know. In fact, I rarely see her when she’s not at Anna’s elbow. Between her and David, I’m not sure which one showing up in my space will make the press office gossip more.

“That’s okay, Mr. Hazar,” she says. “I’ll only take a minute of your time. I don’t need to sit.”

As odd as it feels, it appears as if this meeting will take place with both of us standing. “Very well,” I say. “What can I help you with?”

“President

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