Paving The Way

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The young woman moved his huge headphones a bit to get a proper look. As she placed the microphone right into her mouth she took one last small breath.

The air was crisp. Her hands were shivering inside the black gloves she is wearing. Luckily, she always loved the cold weather and believed it was bringing her some kind of energy.

"Three, two and... You're on" yelled the cameraman. The idle look on her face was immediately changed into a professional smile.

" Good morning to the United States, Karen. We have closed the markets here about couple of hours ago. I am pleased to report about the latest developments in here as well. As you mentioned, Asian market started the week in a fast-pace today. We are expecting the United States State Department and Department of Commerce team to arrive tomorrow. The meetings are scheduled to occur on Tuesday and Wednesday. There are rumors about a following written statement but nothing is for sure yet. Nevertheless, it is safe to say that tomorrow is going to be a hectic day in the names of new agreements. And we will continue to deliver the latest developments throughout the day. This is Eleanor Alderson for D News, reporting live from Seoul, Republic of Korea. Over to you again, Karen."

"Aaaaaand... You're out. Congratulations."

"I'm freezing, I'm freezing, I'm freezing! That's SO COOL THOUGH!" Eleanor chuckled as she was trying to get out of from the cables that are surrounding her from everywhere.

"We're done for the day right?" asked the cameraman.

"Sure. I'll see you around 10:30 tomorrow morning. We don't need to do something earlier."

He nodded as he started to collect the items for broadcasting. Meanwhile girls walked over to her,

"Okay cool you did your thing. You reported the news and all. But I am hungry" said Brooklyn impatiently.

"Like 'there was something inedible at the school for lunch and I am starving' kind of hungry."

" I should treat you guys with something fancy then" Eleanor was trying to find her car keys in her bag.

"What you should do is to stop treating us" said Bethany with a frown.

"I'm the eldest. And I am the only one who works. That's an obligation."

"That's about to be changed" Bethany replied.
Eleanor who is STILL trying to find her keys glanced her Bethany,

"What? Did you finally find out you are actually older? I knew there must be a reason you are starting to get your pre-wrinkles and I am still a babe."

"Boo, you should have pursued a career in comedy."

"You know I thought about it too."

"Anyways, I was gonna tell you guys later this evening over drinks but Eleanor does not look like she is going to find her car keys anytime soon soo..."

"Wait" Brooklyn popped her eyes wide open,
"That means we are still having drinks right?"
Eleanor laughed dryly,

"That's my girl. Careless, slightly alcoholic tendencies and totally out of touch."

"REALLY?! I am trying to say I found myself a proper source of income!"

"AND I FOUND MY KEYS!"

"YES!" yelled Brooklyn as two of them laughed.

"C'mon! Let's race to the car!"
But Eleanor turned to Bethany with a face innocent look on her face,
"Oh baby, you were saying something right?"

"I was saying how I hate you two" she crossed her arms on her chest and rolled her eyes.

Eleanor reached out to her much taller younger cousin's beanie and take it out to mess with her hair,
"I'm just giving you a hard time. Do tell me, what's that?"