All I Want Is Forever

Chapter One

"I have an appointment with Senator Collins," Talia said crisply.

"I'll let him know you're here, Ms. Marchand," the young blond secretary said with a professional smile.

Talia did not sit down. She waited another twenty minutes before she was shown into his office. With no trace of the irritation she felt in her expression, Talia extended a hand to him and smiled widely. Senator Collins, his hair silvery gray, was a tall man. The senior senator was known to be ultraconservative. He was also famous for his acerbic wit, mainly aimed at feminists and minorities. Both in private circles, of course. She had her work cut out for her, but Talia was ready. Half the battle was knowing your opponent much better than he suspected. Though leaning toward the right on a number of issues herself, Talia found him hard to stomach.

"Senator, I very much appreciate your taking time to see me," Talia said.

"Nonsense. I'm here to serve the people of my district, Ms. Marchand. Sit down, please. Drink?" Senator Collins nodded to his chief aide. Felicity Allgood stood at attention, waiting to do his bidding.

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