"Sir, the meeting will start in half an hour."
The assistant said that as she put down some papers on the president's desk. She locked her fingers while standing in front of her boss.
"The others are all gathered. They are waiting for you."
The president put down his glasses on the desk.
"I see."
He massaged his eyes with two fingers as he nodded his head.
"I'll be right there."
The assistant smiled and turned around.
"Then, I'll call the escorts, sir. Please wait just a moment."
The president shook his head.
"There is no need to for that."
He got up from his seat and collected the papers before him.
"But sir, you can't just go by yourself."
"It's okay. I've always worked like this anyway."
The man walked towards the door, while his assistant followed behind him.
"This is a special situation, sir. Please do as the commander had told you and tolerate this for a few more days!"
