Drabble 2

Includes a party

"You're sure?" she asked.

"No," I paused, "but what else can I do? It's going to hell out there and we... We're doing nothing!"

"It's a big step, you know what they'll say don't you?"

I smiled, took her hand in mine and nodded. "My mind's made up, you're with me?"

"Always." she whispered, reluctantly letting go.

The door closed behind me.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the press," I started, "you know why you're here. After much contemplation, I am tendering my resignation from the Conservative party. This will trigger a by election, where I will stand as an independent..

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