Young Love

Chapter 21

Tuesday 9th November 1960

Senator Kennedy’s House

6am

Jackie woke up groggily. The room was completely still. She glanced at Jack who was buried under the covers snoring. She got up and buttoned up his shirt and went downstairs.

She switched the TV on. She gasped as she saw the election result. A huge grin spread across her face. “JACK!” She exclaimed, as she thundered back up the stairs.

He groaned slightly.

She jumped on him. “You won! You’re now President of the United States! You won by the narrowest margin in history.”

Jack’s eyes widened as he looked at her. “Are…. Are you sure?”

She smiled and nodded. “Yes, you are now President-elect.”

He pulled her close and kissed her passionately. “Jack!” She gasped. “What are you doing?”

He grinned and stroked her back. “We are going to celebrate this moment. I wouldn’t be President without you.”

She blushed and kissed him back.

7am

“Oh….” Jack moaned as he lay panting on his back. Jackie giggled and traced shapes on his chest. “I love you, Mr. President-elect.”

He laughed and kissed her head. She smiled.

“There’s champagne downstairs, why don’t you go and get it?” Jack asked looking into her deep brown eyes.

“It’s a bit early to drink.” She smiled. “But since we’re celebrating I shall go and get it.”

Jack watched as she headed downstairs. When she returned she handed him a glass of champagne. He held it up. “Thank you Jackie for helping me and sticking by me.”

She blushed and took a sip of her drink.

Outside, Eunice and Pat were walking along the street to their brother’s house. “Mrs. Shriver! Mrs. Lawford!” A reporter yelled. “Does your brother know he won?”

“I don’t know his phone isn’t working.” Pat replied as she unlocked the door. As the two sisters went in, all they could hear was laughing. They silently crept up the stairs and towards Jack’s room.

“God Jackie I’m so glad I shared this moment with you.” He said stroking her cheek. She blushed. “Me too.”

“Jack?” Eunice questioned poking her head around the door. Pat appeared too. She began to smile when she saw Jackie.

“Uh…..” Jack paused.

“Hey Pat.” Jackie smiled.

“Hey Jackie.”

“What’s going on?” Eunice asked confused.

“I’ll tell you downstairs while we make breakfast for these two.” Pat said turning to leave the room. Eunice followed still puzzled.

Jack looked at Jackie. “Is that your other sister?”

Jack nodded. “Eunice.”

She smiled. “I better go and meet her properly.” She washed and dressed before going downstairs.