Alyssa had Liam return to his own apartment the night before with the excuse that she was not feeling okay and wouldn’t want to make him sick too. He agreed at last even though disbelief was written across his face. But he didn’t push her knowing Alyssa had her reasons for doing what she did. She needed time alone and he respected that. It was almost 4 AM when she was awoken by a phone call from the White House. And this time it wasn’t the Oval’s room number but Merlin’s. She picked it up. “Merlin? What is it?” She said rubbing her eyes open with her fingers. Merlin sighed and sighed again without replying. Alyssa stood on her elbows. Something was wrong. Her eye were wide open and her feet ready to jump off bed. “The Supreme Court is reconsidering Roe v. Wade. They are overturning it. Abortions are becoming illegal.” Merlin informed Alyssa who was already rushing to the the bathroom to wash her face and get ready to go to the White House. “What are we doing?” She asked him hoping M
Unfortunately not much changed throughout the week as more and more people went out on the streets protesting against the decision of the court to reconsider Roe v Wade. It was a huge step back for the US democracy and women’s rights. Alyssa was sitting in her office with the TV open starring at the news which showed swarms of women, men and children holding placards and chanting slogans. Some of them were interviewed by the channels and aggressively gave their opinion on the matter. Others were asking the White House to do something. To stop the madness. Alyssa exhaled sharply. She was so frustrated. She wanted to scream and shout and kick whoever stood in her way of her and her basic reproductive rights.She stood up and picked up her purse. The day was warm so she didn’t take her coat with her. She was wearing a white pencil skirt paired with a black blouse with white hems. Her heels were black. She took off and walked right out the White House to the street. The people’s voices c
The case was overturned by the Supreme Court and the first conservative states were quick to follow prohibiting abortions and starting off the processes for the closing down of abortion clinics. Alyssa was keeping up with the news, her TV constantly turned on in the news agency channel. It was done. She went through some documents of security clearance for the President’s meetings and briefings that would occur outside the White House’s perimeter and signed off on the agents that would escort him. She made sure to always assign the best for him in case anything unexpected happened. Alyssa and Liam had been going well. Liam was more than caring when they were together and their sex life was amazing by all standards. But… Alyssa didn’t feel fulfilled. Something was missing. She wanted to give her all in this relationship but the knot in her heart held her behind. It had been almost two weeks since the overruling of the Court and Liam had been nothing but supportive. He understood wh
The little baby boy was named after Katherine’s father, William, and he was beautiful just like his parents. Every day at 5 PM when Richard had a small break in between meetings, conferences and advisory sessions, Katherine passed by to enjoy the 15 minutes they got to spend as a family. Richard left the Oval around 8-9PM when little William was already asleep. They ate dinner with Katherine and talked about how he’d smiled, or how fast he ate. Katherine was breastfeeding him. Richard seemed genuinely happy as he saw the door of his office opening and through it appearing his son, his legacy. And his wife whom he respected and admired for staying up all night when William cried so he could be the President of the US the next morning. He loved her. No matter how hard to believe it is, he did love her. They were together since the start of his political career. They were partners. And even if Richard had never said it and Katherine hesitated to admit it, they both knew they weren’t th
Alyssa had changed in comfortable clothes. She was wearing a navy pair of sweatpants paired with a white V neck shirt that was too big for her and fell over one of her shoulders. Her hair was down and a little messy from the short nap she’d enjoyed before hearing the doorbell ring. It was without doubt Liam. She’d told him to pass by her apartment. It was time.She looked herself in the mirror at the hall of her home. She took a deep breath, ran a hand through her hair and opened the door. Liam stood behind it offering her a soft smile as soon as his eyes laid on her. Although, his eyes hid something that Alyssa couldn’t make out. “Come in.” She invited him and closed the door.“I missed you.” He leaned to kiss her and she pecked his lips softly before backing away. “Just-“ he want to say but stopped earning Alyssa’s concern. “Just?” She asked furrowing her eyebrows. She reached and cupped his cheek with her hand forcing him to lock eyes with her. Liam sighed.“Let me have this last m
Richard was enjoying the time he got to spend with his son as he started to crawl and grow up each day and a little more. He loved being a father. No matter how many times he thought about it he couldn’t get enough of it. Richard wanted nothing more than to give something to the world in return for all it has given him. His wonderful wife and son, his presidency, his soulmate. He wanted to make sure that William would fight just as he did to make the world better. Give the world a gift, a big thank you.Despite the pain, the difficulties, the tears and the challenges, Richard had been lucky. His mind drifted to her. To the woman who had captured his whole existence. Alyssa. Aly. His Aly. He had noticed her puffy red eyes that day in the garden but chose not to push her for answers. He later realized from the quietness of her phone and messages that her and Liam must have broken up. Liam used to call her every day around 3PM to see how her day was going. He hadn’t called for 3 days. An
The next morning Alyssa woke up in her bed. She had been tucked in and the memories flooded her mind as she flattered her eyes open. Last night had been crazy. From the dining table they’d moved to the floor and then to the couch and at last in the bedroom where the sexual endeavors ended. Alyssa’s legs were sore from the sex and a euphoric sense made her head feel dizzy.The time was 8.45 PM. Alyssa panicked thinking she had been late to the White House but remembered that most of the people didn’t come in at least after 9 PM on a Saturday. She ran a hand through her hair and got up to head to the bathroom. She needed to pee and take a quick shower to wash away the coat of sweat lingering on her skin. When she walked out of the bedroom, her eyes caught a glimpse of brown hair peaking from the arm of the couch and stalled. Instead of entering the bathroom on her left she kept walking to the living room where a laying Richard was. She smiled faintly before smacking him awake. “Wake up
Alyssa arrived to the White House after her eventful morning and chat with Merlin. It wasn’t long after that he called her to check in how things were going there and if anyone was looking suspicious. Who could have found out? And how? Because all of them had sworn that this would never leave the campaign bus. It would die with them. And it would be one of the many reasons but the main one that would make them fit for the pit of hell.Alyssa couldn’t concentrate as her mind roamed through possibilities of who and when and how and if. If it got out she would be destroyed. She would be done in Washington and everywhere in America. Richard would be done. He’d loose everything he’d worked so hard for just because they had taken the risk without his consent. She ran her hands through the roots of her hair. She had to inform both Erik and Theodore about what she had found out. This was the right move. But what if one of them had leaked the information? What if one of them had been preparing
“Ms Pope can you stay behind?” Richard asked of Alyssa as Merlin exited and she was about to follow in his footsteps. She sighed and turned back into the Oval, eyeing Richard and his posture. He looked sad. But not as devastated as a man on the verge of loosing his wife was.“What can I do for you Mr President?” Alyssa questioned remaining glued in her position across from the couches, four feet away from him. She wouldn’t approach. She knew better than to close the distance between them. “I’m sorry I shouted.” He apologized exhaling sharply. “You’re not just my security director. And Merlin was right to call for you.” Richard ran a hand down his face wiping away the anger. His voice was calm and soothing like always.“It’s okay.” Alyssa reassured as he locked eyes with her. “Richard you need Katherine by your side.” Alyssa added to make sure he realized that he should end the fighting as soon as possible. Richard nodded and rounded his desk taking a seat behind it. “I know. I know.”
Alyssa was never a fan of scheming and manipulating but the city of Washington and its notorious residents made her engage in a world of deception and drama. She remembered the days when she served her country in Iran. When life was simple because there were no dilemmas. You simply had to survive, eat and return. There were no second thoughts because war stripped the reason of society away. As she walked down the corridor of the White House, she was just about to enter Merlin’s office when he heard him whispering on the phone. Alyssa stalled and leaned against the wall trying to overhear the conversation. “I do not believe the President has suspected anything. Alyssa wouldn’t dare tell him. She would protect him until the end…” she held her breath before pulling away and rushing towards Erik’s office. If Merlin was the mole, which circumstantial evidence pointed to then, she’d have to inform the rest so they could plan his demise. Erik’s secretary informed her that he had visited the
The day for the family interview had arrived and Katherine, Richard and little William were getting ready for the press. Katherine looked stunning as always in her royal blue tight fitted Chanel dress and Louboutin heels. She was studying the script with the difficult possible questions that may arise in the interview concerning the family’s private life or her husband’s work as a President and her conflict of interest when it comes to supporting something that goes against his policy. Alyssa was walking down the corridor ready to talk with the Press Secretary and inform them that Danielle, their interviewer and the channel, were ready for the Fist Family. “Alyssa, can I have a minute?” Katherine called her from the room she was sitting in. Papers in hands. Alyssa smiled and dismissed the Press Secretary as she entered the room.“Of course madame. What is it?” Alyssa approached her on the couch. She saw her expression turn into one of concern and doubt. “Is there a question you wish
Alyssa and Richard put their clothes on as they looked at each other with a small smile playing on their lips. Alyssa chuckled shaking her head in disbelief. Richard bit his lower lip to contain the wide smile that formed on his face hearing her chuckle. “You’re enjoying this?!” Alyssa playfully asked him as she put on her heels. One heel on, she bent on her side to put the other on. Richard took a step towards her and wrapped his arm around her waist. “I missed that smile.” He said to her warmly and Alyssa averted her eyes from his.“You’re giving me hope.” Alyssa exhaled sharply running her hands through her hair. “That’s because you’re trying so desperately to deny it.” Richard smirked and pulled her closer hugging her tightly. Her head rested against his chest as he stroked her hair, “there is hope Aly. I haven’t given up on us. I will never give up.” He whispered and it felt as if for a second the glimpse of this dream was true. That they could be together in the real world.“Yo
ALYSSA’s POV:The dinner with the Secretary of Defense went well. The man is very kind and actually has a plan to make the US a safer country. He’s very informed on the matter of the Second Amendment and the right to gun ownership whilst also acknowledging his responsibility as a public servant to protect the citizens and the children. I was pleasantly surprised by his responses to my questions and his knowledgeability. I paid for dinner to which he fought me restlessly but I insisted since he paid for our pre dinner drinks we had at the bar as our table was prepared. “See you in the White House.” I saluted him jokingly and exited the restaurant to head towards my car. I settled into the driver’s seat and took out my phone. It had dinged multiple times during dinner and I put it on silent mode. There were messages from Richard. He was expecting me. My reason told me to cancel. To let him wait there until he was too tired to wait more. But my hands gripped the steering wheel and I pr
Alyssa drove alone to the Pentagon without her agents. She was the last to arrive. Her connections there had informed her that the three men were already there and expecting. She smirked and entered the building. Her heart was pacing. They hadn’t been all four of them in the same room for quite some time. They didn’t think they would be. But tables turn and it seems that fate had come for their heads.She took the elevator down to the underground bankers where they’d decide to meet. The location was untraceable. These bankers would hide and protect the Cabinet and the President in case of an emergency. “Hello gentlemen.” Alyssa greeted them entering the banker. Their heads turned as she walked in and all eyes were on the tall slim woman rounding the long table where they sat. She sat on the head of the table and smiled faintly.“It is unfortunate that we meet again.” Alyssa says and Merlin chuckled locking eyes with her. Erik is sitting across from Merlin on her left and Theodore is n
Alyssa arrived to the White House after her eventful morning and chat with Merlin. It wasn’t long after that he called her to check in how things were going there and if anyone was looking suspicious. Who could have found out? And how? Because all of them had sworn that this would never leave the campaign bus. It would die with them. And it would be one of the many reasons but the main one that would make them fit for the pit of hell.Alyssa couldn’t concentrate as her mind roamed through possibilities of who and when and how and if. If it got out she would be destroyed. She would be done in Washington and everywhere in America. Richard would be done. He’d loose everything he’d worked so hard for just because they had taken the risk without his consent. She ran her hands through the roots of her hair. She had to inform both Erik and Theodore about what she had found out. This was the right move. But what if one of them had leaked the information? What if one of them had been preparing
The next morning Alyssa woke up in her bed. She had been tucked in and the memories flooded her mind as she flattered her eyes open. Last night had been crazy. From the dining table they’d moved to the floor and then to the couch and at last in the bedroom where the sexual endeavors ended. Alyssa’s legs were sore from the sex and a euphoric sense made her head feel dizzy.The time was 8.45 PM. Alyssa panicked thinking she had been late to the White House but remembered that most of the people didn’t come in at least after 9 PM on a Saturday. She ran a hand through her hair and got up to head to the bathroom. She needed to pee and take a quick shower to wash away the coat of sweat lingering on her skin. When she walked out of the bedroom, her eyes caught a glimpse of brown hair peaking from the arm of the couch and stalled. Instead of entering the bathroom on her left she kept walking to the living room where a laying Richard was. She smiled faintly before smacking him awake. “Wake up
Richard was enjoying the time he got to spend with his son as he started to crawl and grow up each day and a little more. He loved being a father. No matter how many times he thought about it he couldn’t get enough of it. Richard wanted nothing more than to give something to the world in return for all it has given him. His wonderful wife and son, his presidency, his soulmate. He wanted to make sure that William would fight just as he did to make the world better. Give the world a gift, a big thank you.Despite the pain, the difficulties, the tears and the challenges, Richard had been lucky. His mind drifted to her. To the woman who had captured his whole existence. Alyssa. Aly. His Aly. He had noticed her puffy red eyes that day in the garden but chose not to push her for answers. He later realized from the quietness of her phone and messages that her and Liam must have broken up. Liam used to call her every day around 3PM to see how her day was going. He hadn’t called for 3 days. An