168: Anniversary XI: D'Angelo's nervousness

As he made his way up to the stage, the audience members craned their necks, watching his every step. Their faces were filled with curiosity, fingers pointed and phones coming out, cameras ready to capture every moment.

A journalist called out, breaking the silence. "Mayor D'Angelo, do you think this proposal will be approved?!"

That question…. That question….

D'Angelo ignored the question, eyes downcast as the audience's stares bore into him. He shuffled forward slowly.

"Over here, Mayor!" shouted another reporter, camera flashing. "Do you expect Felix to approve or reject your proposal!?"

D'Angelo wet his lips, his mind racing, but he couldn't find the words to respond. He felt like crying out in frustration as he kept being crowded by them.

When he got closer to the stage, the journalists crowded him even more, not letting him have breathing space. They ensured to capture his every reaction and movement.

"Sir, how do you respond to concerns about citizens being affected!?" Anothe