章 6: Mi Casa Su Casa

After some more talking and celebrating with his supporters, Pater and Bobby finally arrived at the White House. They are also followed by a gaggle of their campaign aides, who will serve as their advisers and Household staff.

"Don't know why Bob, this place felt much more beautiful now" said Peter as they excitedly made their way to the Oval Office.

"oh jeez, I don't know Pete. Maybe it's because you own this place now" answered Bobby Sarcastically.

"No No No, let's not use own, let's use the American people entrusted me with the Custodianship of this palace and all the benefits that come with it, How does that sound Willy?" asked Peter to the other gentleman following them.

"Marvelous Mr.President truly an eloquent way of putting it," said the elder gentleman Willhelm von Ruppin, one of Peter's closest campaign aides and soon-to-be White House Chief of staff.

"Exactly! Mr.Willhelm is right Bobby, if politics is all about semantics, Pete is a masterful Politician" chimes in the young lady walking beside Willhelm, Sarah Guzman, the chief of public relations of Peter's Congressional office and Campaign, soon to be his White House Press Secretary.

"God not you too Sarah, he has enough boot licker already in the form of Willy and the CNN" replied Bobby exhausted, from the amount of Peter's bootlicking he heard today.

"hahaha, Only for today tho Bobby we are all Peter's no.1 Fanatics, it's his big day after all," said Sarah as a deflection.

"haah I bet this is how Nixon, ended up doing the Watergate, too many yes men around him" joked Bobby, although he was praying that his friend wouldn't fall into the same hole.

"Why are you jealous that everyone loves me?" said Peter with a smug smile.

"Shut it General Narcissist! I have had enough fill of your self gloating for today" said Bobby while covering Peter's mouth, as he is approaching his daily limit of listening to Peter's van Nassau daily affirmation of how great he is.

They finally arrived in the Oval Office, the historic and iconic office of all POTUS, where Peter just like his predecessor will spend their presidency working in the office, peter immediately went behind the resolute desk and sat on the chair.

"I still can't believe it, after 2 years of campaigns and all the frustration that came with it I am finally sitting on this chair as its owner, and it is as comfortable as I thought it would be," said Peter getting himself comfortable with his new office space, as his team sat down on the nearby sofa and chairs, while some remain standing.

Meanwhile, Bobby and Willhelm sat on the chair immediately in front of the resolute desk.

"well enjoy it as much as you want Pete, you earned it," said Bobby earnestly to his best friend

"I will but for now let's get done to business, everyone gathered here today, once again I sincerely thank you all for your support over the campaign trails, without your contributions, my campaign would be in shambles, as much as it is my victory, it was also your victory too, so let's give everyone here a round of applause" Everyone gave themselves applause truly happy for his and their achievement.

"Now on to the staffers, as you all know I intend to assign everyone that is here today to fill the offices of my White House, starting with our old man Willhelm Von Ruppin my closest ally, even before I started my journey to campaign for Congressman of New York's 23rd District, to honor his contribution and to forever tie him with me, I am appointing him as The White House Chief of Staff, please give the old man an applause" once again everyone gave an applause, Willhelm smiled and gave everyone a bow.

"Thank you, Mr.President, I will make sure this house runs properly in your stead" replied Willhelm

"I know you will make me proud Willy, for the rest of the staff, I am sure Willy will put you all in places that will suit your expertise perfectly, although Willy I will personally appoint Sarah as Press Secretary," said Peter already giving his first official order as President.

"Of course sir, I was thinking of the same position too for Miss Guzman" replied Willhelm.

"Good, now run along people Daddy has to work, oh and Willy tells the acting first lady she should start changing the furniture Pronto, Not really liking my predecessor's Choice in interior fashion," said Peter to Bobby trusting His mom's taste to put their personal touch for his new home.

"of course sir, if you need me call me on the Landline on the table" Everyone left the Oval Office one by one, leaving Peter and Bobby alone.

"So what's on the agenda now Pete? Can I leave too? I need to arrange my own office" asked Bobby to Peter.

"Other than raiding my predecessor's Drink Cabinet? Not much, although don't leave yet I did tell the circus to come and have a small private meeting with us, I want to see if they would keep their blank cheque" said Peter as he stood up and looked for some drinks left by his predecessor

"ahhh the circus, I bet they will back down from their promise at the very least request for a Compromise," said Bobby as he already started to think what the Circus would say and how to counter them.

"There you are, 1978 Dom Perignon, god how can President Bush leave this baby here, he won't be angry if we drink this right?" said Peter returning to the desk with the champagne and two glasses in hand.

"Maybe he left it here, as a housewarming gift for you. So I take it you are not concerned if they betrayed the deal" asked Bobby slightly worried.

"Why should I?, they will be listening to me after all I got them by their balls if they back down and start to demand, I will start working with the young wing of the Party, but they just can't, almost 90% of our main donors donated to me and with 90% of the Primary vote, my endorsement made them won their comfy majority, Bob I am The Party now if I decide to forsake the old guard they will be nothing," said Pete confidently as he pour two glasses of champagne for the two of them.

"Well I hope it will go smoothly as you said, but I'll still prepare for the what-ifs, so tell me who are you willing to trade off for a compromise, cheers" Replied Bobby. As he always acts as the cautious brain for the two of them.

"Cheers!, well if I were to pick the positions I am willing to compromise are Trade Representative, UN ambassador, interior, ...…. " Peter and Bobby continue to discuss all nominees they are willing to trade off if their legislative colleagues back down from the deal and who would be the potential pick for a compromise candidates.

About 2 Hour after a staff announced the arrival of said Circus, Which Composed of Senate President Pro Tempore Senator Howard Huges III of Nevada, Senate Majority Leader Daniel Coolidge of Ohio, Senate Majority Whip Truman Crenshaw of Vermont, House Speaker Tobias Harris of Pennsylvania and House majority Leader Stephen Jordan of Washington, these men are at the center of not just legislative power of the state but the main powerhouses of the Democrat party, the old guards, some of these man has sat in power even before Peter was born, coupled with the fact that 2 of these men were Peter's and Bobby's senior back when they were still serving as congressman., hence they saw the president as someone they could control

"ahh gentleman welcome to my house, come make yourself comfortable, just like the Spanish said mi casa su casa, although don't touch the big Red Button" Peter made a light joke to lower the tense mood.

They all gave a dry laugh, typical politician laughs.

"Well Pete once again congratulations, I hope we can work together intimately from now on just like how we did in Congress," said Howard his words laced with double meaning, that Pete should bow down to the whims of the Party's Elite, along with offering his hand for a handshake.

"Of Course Howwy, we shall work together as long as it is beneficial for The Party, after all, that is what the voter wanted from me" Seasoned in the art of verbal duel, Peter Assert his dominance by saying that he won them their elections, and he took Howard hand for a handshake.

Bobby already dreading inside, this small meeting would not be as simple as he would've loved it.