TT #4: Electing Enemies

“Breaking News! Alexander Kikuyu has been arrested on embezzlement charges, plunging his presidential candidacy into peril.” As the TV droned on in the background, I turned to observe my mentor’s reaction. Alexander had been leading us in the polls by a two digit margin, and with 3 months to the election, his victory seemed like a formality.

But Kareena barely betrayed a hint of emotion, except a tiny smirk. Maybe she was too principled to gloat over her opponent's downfall. How noble! But as the IGP held up the bag containing the embezzled funds, I gasped. I recognized that ostrich leather Telfar satchel anywhere. Plus the side zipper was missing. Could it be?

I spun around to face the woman I’d idolized for the past 3 years. Kareena, did you have Alexander framed? How could you?! Her response was chilling. Politics only has one rule - do whatever it takes.

And that's how you win an election.

Prompt: And that's how you win an election.