[ WP ] You suddenly realize your true purpose in life ... and it 's a duty you do n't want .

I trudged through the long hallway, my shined shoes sinking into the plush carpet. I sighed and slumped my shoulders trying to ignore the thoughts that were racing though my mind. Lifting up my head i could see the door that would seal my fate getting closer, though the hall way seemed to disappear into the horizon. 
 
 Looking to the side i took in the portraits of the people who had walked this same path before, i wondered if any of them were as hesitant as i was. I had apparently slowed down as one of my now ever present guards ushered me on. 
 
 The closer we got to the large white door the more i started to fiddle with my collar. I had to resist the temptation to run my hand though my hair and mess up the granite block that now rested atop my head. 
 
 As i got to the door i stopped and said a quick prayer to whoever was listening. Gathering up all my strength and putting on a mask of false courage i opened the door and stepped though. 
 
 I could hear the sounds of a large crowd before i had even gotten out of the doorway and the brisk February air had taken my breath. But even if it had not the sight of thousands of people standing below me and cheering would have. I felt like i should run, like i should hide. I was n't the right person for this job, i did n't deserve this job. 
 
 But i trudged on and walked up into the podium for i knew that even if i did n't want this, even if i did n't deserve this. It was what i had to do, it was what was needed. A loud voice broke me out of my own personal space as i heard the announcement. 
 
 `` May i now present the 45th President of the United States''
