#Chapter 164: Outside Looking In

As the primary election day draws nearer, Miles and I return to DC to help prepare for the big day. At the office, the vibe in the office is tense. Even I feel filled with uneasy nerves. This is the first real hurdle in Miles’s campaign. We have a lot of support but there’s no guarantee. If Miles does not win this election, then his dreams of the white house end here. He needs the backing of one of the two parties to have any real chance at winning. “What’s wrong with everyone?” Miles says as he enters the office and sees everyone nervously standing about. “Big days, these next few. I want to see smiles and positive attitudes.” “But…” one of the volunteers starts, then abruptly stops herself. Miles, patience incarnate, walks over to her. “What is it? You can speak your mind here. That goes for everyone.” He spins around, making sure that everyone in the room knows he’s being genuine. “I trust you all with my campaign. If you have any doubts, I would know them so that we can fac