Chapter 2: Hail To The Chief!
a podium was set up in front of the National Mall Overlooking the hundreds of thousands of Masses, eager to witness history the inauguration of the 44th and the youngest president in US history, on the podium was a roster of dozens of US political Elites, Supporters of The President-elect, Representatives of many Social Groups, Celebrities, Dignitaries, Guests, and the Families of Peter and Bobby, as the two men arrive on the podium, they both immediately donned their election-winning smiles and empty small talks as they greet and shake hands with some of the most Powerful Person in the US. But then Peter finally greets the two persons that no matter how perfect his smile is nor how powerful he will get will always see him as a snot-nosed brat.
"Ohh look, Honey, our baby boy did it, I can't tell you how proud I am," said the Grayed Hair old lady hugging the President-elect, while also giving him a loving kiss on his cheek, to the embarrassment of the President-elect.
"Mom!, stop doing that!. I will be The President soon, I am no longer a child" said Peter almost pleadingly, 'cause he could feel the stares of the people around them, and the entire planet is probably watching them right now.
"Bahh, just because you will be the president you think you can talk back to me now boy? Mommy Is sad now" the old lady feigning being sad.
"That's enough darling, it's the boy's big day, we don't want him getting bullied by his Cabinet for being a momma's boy now, do we? What would other kids at the world leaders day care say, seeing the Playboy Peter is still spoon-fed by his mother" said the old man in a jeering tone, as if speaking to a child, beside the old lady dressed in full US Army officer uniform, Four stars can be seen on the old man's shoulder mark, as well as a full set of ribbons and medals pinned tidily on his chest.
"Piss off dad, haaah I am glad you two came, it means a lot to me" The two people he was talking two were Peter's loving parent, his mom Christina Van Nassau and his dad a retired US Army General Lodewijk Van Nassau.
"aww honey, we wouldn't miss it for the world, although sadly, it's not your wedding yet. But I digress. also who else would come to your inauguration but us? After all, you are still a sad single Loner with no spouse, the closest thing you had for a partner was Bobby and Rias, we know how lonely you have been ever since Bobby got married, and you had a falling out with Rias"
"first of all dear mother I don't swing that way, and second of all Rias and I didn't have a falling out, she just became busy and had other priorities in her life" Peter's parents of course knew about the redhead beauty, but only his dad was privy about the supernatural world and Rias' real identity. Which almost gave him a heart attack knowing his son became friends with a high-ranking devil, heir to a duchy and sole sister to the Lucifer.
"Then, where is she now? There is no way the sweet girl wouldn't come to your big day, tell me boy what did you do to her?" his mom gave him a serious acquisitory look.
"Mom I did nothing to upset her, at least I think so, you know how she is like a billionaire Heiress?, well she is currently Training to inherit her family businesses in Japan as well as going to school," Peter said revealing half of the truth of the currently awkward relationship between him and Rias.
Just before his mom could inquire more about him and Rias, Bobby came with his wife Carmilla Mc'alain and children Thomas Mc'alain
"Grandma Christi!!!" shouted Bobby's son happily running to Christina, she immediately hugged and picked up the young boy.
"my little Thomas has grown up to be a big boy come give your grandma a kiss"
"How Are You Aunt Christi, Uncle Lodewijk? The last time we saw you was Thanksgiving wasn't it?" asked Bobby to Peter's parent, Bobby respected and loved Peter's parent as the two saw him and treated him as his family like their family too.
"Hahaha Good to see you Bobby my boy, you look like you have aged about 13 years, and Carmilla you look as beautiful as your wedding day"
"aww thank you, Uncle Lodewijk you too never lost your good look," said Bobby's wife to the retired general.
"well of course I would, I wouldn't want to lose to this snot-nosed loner playboy brat"
"aughh can we stop talking about my love life"
"we will when you finally get married, so I don't have to be acting first lady," said Christina to further nail how much of a failure his son is.
"Haha, Uncle Pete is a loner!"
"why you little brat!"
everyone bursts out laughing as Pete can only helplessly sigh always being the bud of the joke of his family. But if he was honest he enjoyed being teased by his family, it just goes to show no matter what happens to him, no matter what height he achieves, his family will always be the same, this heartwarming atmosphere calms the mind of both Peter and Bobby.
"by the by, mom and dad, where's Beatrix?" Pete asks his parents looking around cause he realizes someone is missing.
"ahh your sister? We tried dragging her here, but she said she would die being surrounded by so many people staring at her, so she decided to lock herself up in her room back in Ithaca and continue her job" Pete's mom explained how his introverted sister refused to attend the inauguration.
"oh well can't force her to be here, I hope she is watching me from the TV, also Mom, after this you and Dad will be moving in with me right?"
"oh dear no, I agree to become the acting first lady until you find a wife, but we will not be moving into the white house its too chic and Gaudy for me and your Father, instead we will be living in our DC house nearby"
"meh good enough although I would love to eat your food every day"
They continue to talk until, the Secret Service tells peter it's show time, petr and Bobby head to the middle of the podium where the aging chief justice Jonnathan Roberts is waiting for the President-Elect.
"Chief Justice Robert, it's an honor to be working with you sir" Pete gave the chief justice a handshake.
"Likewise Mr.President-elect, it's not every day the country sees a president as fresh and young as you sir, and it's also my honor to be the one to swear in the youngest president in the history of our nation" Chief Justice Robert gave peter a reciprocative smile.
Then Peter's mother came holding the massive historical George Washington Inaugural Bible, which is used to swear in most US presidents including the Namesake of the bible, George Washington himself.
"Now Mr.Presiden-Elect place your left hand on this Bible and right hand up like this, Then Repeat after me after me." Pete immediately places his left hand on the bible, he can feel the weight of history and the nation inside the historical bible, then he gives one last glance to his family and the Sea of supporters cheering for him, and then he takes a big breath.
"I do solemnly swear"
"I do Solemnly swear" The first sentence of the oath felt so heavy yet filled with many expectations in his heart
"that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States"
"that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States" The second sentence filled his mind with the trials and tribulations that led him to this moment.
"and will to the best of my ability"
"and will to the best of my ability" The third sentence reminded him of his family and the people that have supported him thus far.
"preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States"
"preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States" The fourth sentence reaffirms the goal in his heart to serve, and serve the United States alone, to bring her to new heights.
"so help you god?"
"so help me god" In the final sentence he finally breathes a sigh of relief he is now the President of the United States of America.
The crowd went wild and started shouting with joy, everyone on the podium started clapping, and his mother Christina began to cry with joy. As the song "Hail to the Chief" starts to play.
Peter began to wave to his supporters, thinking of the things he would do for them and his family, the sea of adoring supporters didn't scare him it made him braver and ready to start working, he gave a cheeky blow kiss to the camera, his maverick playboy persona never waver, allegedly at that moment hundreds of women across the world faint of happiness.
But it is not over yet, he still has to give his speech to show the world a glimpse of his plan and to unify the nation under his cause, he steps on the lectern and too a long breath
In a soft yet firm voice, he said "My fellow American…."
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