200 We Chose You

A week later, the trip to Mexico didn't go well. Mexicans were angry at Mickle's claims that the wall had been expanded. The Mexican president and Mickle met in secret for three hours. I don't know what they talked about.

After the meeting, he got on a plane and left Mexico. But he left me behind, and I knew exactly what he was doing.

I was not surprised to see Daley in front of me as the representative of Mexico. Instead, I had the urge to punch him, but I held back.

During my stay in Mexico, Daley was responsible for receiving me as the Mexican representative. The night we met, he took me to a fancy restaurant in Mexico City.

“I had no idea that the famous Daley was already a member of council.”

I looked across at Daley. The last time we parted, he looked pale. But now, beneath his mask of calm lies a kind of ineffable pride.

“Do you have to talk to me like that?” Daley smiled at me, “It's been a long time since we were alone together and I miss you so much. I think we should celebr