Corrupt Electorate

I woke up moments later, on a bed with drip attached to my left arm. I checked my stomach and the injury has been treated and bandaged. I looked over to a corner and found Wendy sleeping on a chair inside the laboratory. She woke up after she heard some groaning sounds from me. "Hey", Wendy called out. "I never knew you're awake". "I just woke up. No need to stress yourself, I'm fine. Thanks for helping me out", I said. Wendy stood up and walked towards me and sat on the bed beside me. "What I did was nothing", Wendy said. She placed her palm on my forehead for a while to feel my temperature. "The doctor said you're going to be fine in no time", Wendy said. "Yeah but I also need to get home. I have a couple of things to take care of", I said trying to stand up from the stretcher, but Wendy stopped me. "Hey, relax okay. You still need to recover. You're going to be staying here for a while until the doctor says you're free to go", Wendy said. "What about you. Are you okay?", I asked. Wendy showed me her leg where Edward bruised her, and it has been treated as well. "I'm fine", Wendy replied. Wendy and I starred at each other's eyes for a while. Wendy made the first move and tried to kiss me, but the doctor walked in and interrupted her. "I'm sorry, I just came to check on you", the doctor said. "I can leave if you want". "It's okay. I was already leaving anyway", Wendy said and stood up. "I'll see you later". I watched as she walked out and closed the door. "I never knew you guys were dating", the doctor said. "It's not what you think", I said smiling. "Well, the injury isn't deep. I've treated it like you can see. You will be free to go in few days but until then, you need to remain here for a while. I hope that's okay by you", The doctor said. I nodded my head in agreement. "You haven't told me your name", I said. "I see you here sometimes and I know you're the doctor here. I have finally ended up as one of your patients. Don't you think it will be nice if a patient gets to know his doctor's name?", I asked starring eagerly at the woman before me. "Call me Fiona", she said. "Nice to meet you Fiona. My name is…""Mr. Henry Miles", Fiona mentioned my name"Please it's just Henry", I said laughing.I spent a day with Fiona in the laboratory. I had visits from Jack, Eddie, Bob, Von Ruiz and of course, Wendy. I was free to go on the second day. I was at a restaurant one afternoon enjoying some peace of mind after being discharged when Von Ruiz called me. "Hey son, how are you felling?", Von Ruiz asked. "I'm feeling great", I replied. "Do you mind stopping by at the office?", Von Ruiz asked. "I have something for you". "I'll be there", I replied. I drove to the office building and walked inside Von Ruiz's office. "I heard it's Bronxx's son that hit you. Is that true?", Von Ruiz asked keeping a straight face. "It is what it is sir. I never knew the man has a son. He said he's coming for us", I said. "He can't do anything. Words came to me that he's hiding somewhere in the city. When the time comes or if probably he shows up again, we hit him and this time real hard", Von Ruiz said. "Alright sir", I replied. Von Ruiz rested on his chair and heaved a sigh of relief. "I know you've heard about the upcoming election for the mayor of this town. I have a friend of mine that is contesting for the same position with Mr. Donald", Von Ruiz said. "And if I may ask, who is this person?", I asked. "You should know him. He goes by the name Tony. His campaign adverts are all over the city. Tony is really finding Mr. Donald a competitive opponent in this campaign. I need you to link up with Mr. Donald and tell him to give way for Tony to emerge as the Mayor or things are going to end up rough for him", Von Ruiz said stamping his palms on his chair. "I think he's going to be at the court to make an opening speech today. I'll just be there in time and tell him all you said", I said. "Do what you have to but make sure Tony walks out as the winner of that election", Von Ruiz said. I stood and walked out of the office. I entered my car and drove quickly back to my house. I pulled out a neatly ironed and packaged brown suit. I bought it from a luxury boutique few weeks ago. I changed into the brown suit and drove to the venue of the speech. I stood with the crowd and waited patiently for Mr. Donald to show up. In no time, a red limousine showed up and parked before the crowd. Mr. Donald walked out of the car through the back door and immediately the crowd saw him, they all hailed him loudly. Mr. Donald walked up to the court vicinity where the microphones were mounted and began his speech. "This town has been ruled by many mayors with different agendas and hopes but they ended up doing the same thing. I think it's time for something special, something completely different from what our predecessors have given us to manifest in this town…". As he spoke, the crowd hailed and clapped for him. After the speech, Mr. Donald walked towards his car. I tried to follow him behind, but the press was on him with many questions. They were all trying to get a suitable answer and statement from him. I made way for myself and got close enough to Mr. Donald. "I know what you want and what you are pursuing as well as who your opponent is in this campaign", I said. "Who are you?", Mr. Donald asked. "It doesn't matter who I am. Just listen to me for you own safety. I want you to give way for Tony in this upcoming election. Do what you must, I don't care but make sure that man wins or else your life is at stake. This is a warning but it's not from me. You will know who it's from when you disobey", I said quietly and turned to leave the place.