The countdown had become impossible to ignore. Fourteen days.
That was all Sebastian had left before the oath.
Fourteen days before campaign promises became responsibilities. Fourteen days before every decision carried the weight of an entire nation. Fourteen days before history stopped asking what he intended to do and started judging what he actually did.
Not that anyone needed reminding.
The inauguration seemed to be everywhere.
Every television station discussed it.
Every newspaper analyzed it.
Every political commentator had an opinion.
Even complete strangers seemed invested in the details.
Who would attend?
What would Sebastian say?
Which world leaders would appear?
Would his speech focus on unity, reform, or economic recovery?
The entire country appeared fascinated.
Sebastian, meanwhile, was exhausted.
"Tell me again why we can't simply take the oath in a conference room and go home?"
The question caused three aides to stop working.
