Chapter 48: Campaign Announcement
We arrived late at the Everette Hotel five minutes before the announcement. Uncle Malkiel and Auden smirked at us as Gideon’s hearty laughter broke the ice.
“How can you two be late for the announcement,” Pa scolded.
“We are sorry Pa,” Vaughn supplied.
“I warned you about drinking,” I complained.
Elaine shook her head. “Excuses, excuses. The media is here, so let us start.”
Within minutes, we all walked into the room full of journalists and cameramen. Mayor Everette was the first to take the podium as she greeted everyone. The room was also full of the campaign team and newly recruited party members.
“I am proud to stand here today in front of the people of Valletta who put me in this office. It’s with great enthusiasm that I declare my candidacy for the Senatorial seat.”
There were great cheers from the crowd.