Chapter 3:
An unexpected phone call
The next day…After a hard day at work, president Bing and his advisors and best friends, Joey and Ross, were playing pool at the White House's playroom. Chandler makes a very good shot.
Ross- nice shot Mr. president!
Chandler- nice shot Mr. president? God! You can call me Chandler while we are playing pool… after all, I was your best man at your first wedding and you are my daughter's godfather…
Ross- I'm sorry sir…
Chandler rolled his eyes… Will he ever have a normal life again?Joey- by the way… How come I'm not Elizabeth's Godfather?
Chandler- because when you found out that I had gotten Kathy pregnant you call me "son of a bitch" and you didn't speak me for two weeks…
Joey- right… by that time I was still mad because I dated Kathy first and you stole her from me… so good call naming Ross godfather, sir!
The TV was on, but they weren't pay attention to it… until they heard Richard and Chandler's names being mentioned.
Reporter- when senator Richard Burke was interviewed for a radio program he said: "I don't care that president Bing was never married and that he didn't had a long serious relationship in ten years. I think he found his true love… but he can't marry him self". And the jackpot question is: When will president Bing answer Senator Burke's accusations?
Chandler- the answer to that question is: when I see a pig flying and I someone sees me eating turkey again...
Ross and Joey rolled their eyes… they were really tired of hearing Richard attacking Chandler and getting away with it…
Ross- anyway… we are having fun playing pool… so lest not ruin it talking about Richard Burke… lest talk about a more pleasant topic… Joey turned off the TV… and he went to look some beers and chips.Chandler- I want to talk about your sister, Ross…
Ross- is that your idea a more pleasant topic, sir?
Chandler- seriously Ross… I need to tell you something as her big brother…
Ross didn't like the sound of that at all…Ross- oh… ok… what is it?
Chandler- just a question… did she tell you something about me after we met? Did she mention me at all?
Ross looked very confused… Of course Monica mentioned the President of the United States after meeting him for the first time… that was obvious…
Ross- I beg your pardon? I don't really understand what you are asking me…
Chandler- The things is… I have her phone number and I was thinking about calling her and ask her to come with me to the dance… but I don't know if she is going to say yes… what if she turns me down? Do you think she likes me?
Chandler sounded very nervous saying that and now Ross looked even more confused.
Ross- I don't know if he likes you sir… but I can pass her a note asking her so right after gym class.
Chandler- funny Ross… I'm serious here… I want to invite her to the dance I'm throwing for the new president of France and his wife…
The people of France had just elected a New president and he was going to come to USA for his first official visit as a president… after the official meetings of the two presidents (American and French) there would be a very formal dance. The dance was just a small intend to improve the relationship and the friendship between France and the United States.
Joey went back to the game room and listened to what Joey was saying.
Ross- well… as Monica's big brother I can't really say anything because I'm not close to her… I've barely spoke to her since I left for college… as your best friend I have to say you shouldn't be so insecure… all girls in America want you to ask them out… HOWEVER… as your political advisor I must tell you that dating Monica Geller is not the smartest thing to do, sir…
Chandler- how bad would it be politically?…
Ross- dating at all would be bad… we are very close to the elections and if you date you call everybody's attention even more… and we can't take the risk of having a scandal in the middle of the campaign… what if the relationship ends in disaster?
Joey- he is right… sir… so far people like you because they see you as a good father who is raising a kid on his own… but if you start dating publicly you will loose that image and people might see you as a womanizer.
Ross- and if you date my sister it will surely be a scandal because she is your enemy's ex… Richard would freak out and he would attack you even more…
Chandler- so… you think me dating Monica is a very bad idea…
Ross- yes
Joey- if you have needs, sir, I would be happy to get you a prostitute…
Ross- Joey! Please! What Joey meant, Mr. president, is that if you want female companionship there are more discreet ways to arrange that…
Chandler- Come on guys! I'm not looking to get laid… is this Vegas?
Joey- no.. this is the White House
Chandler- I really like this girl… there is something about her… please… don't act as my political advisors but as my friends…
Ross and Joey looked at each other and then Ross said…
Ross- Give her a call…
Chandler- ok… and Joey, I don't want any prostitutes! And NO strippers… I'm serious about that!
Chandler said that very seriously and looking directly at Joey who looked down very embarrassed.
Joey- I understand Mr. president…
Chandler still couldn't let go the "birthday surprise" Joey had given him the year before…. It was Chandler's 30th birthday and after a big celebration Chandler went back to his room after saying goodnight to his daughter… He just wanted to get some sleep because it had been a very exhausting evening but when he entered to his own room he saw a huge fake birthday cake… suddenly a young girl with a blonde wig came out the cake singing "Happy birthday Mr. President". When Chandler demanded an explanation the girl said that she was his birthday present from Joey.
Now Chandler wanted to ask a girl out and he didn't want Joey to misunderstood that…
Chandler- anyway… that's on the past; I'll call Monica now…He takes the phone and then takes a piece of paper inside his pocket… but just before dialing he hesitates and looks at Chandler and Joey one more time…
Chandler- she didn't say anything about me?
Joey - she said that you look thinner in person…
Chandler- that's something…
He took courage and dialed Monica's number…
Meanwhile… in Monica and Rachel's apartment.
Rachel was eating cookies and looking TV while Monica had a phone conversation with her father.
Monica- yes dad, it was great meeting the president…. (Long pause) no dad! I will still vote for Richard in the next elections (long pause) yes… I still think Ross should work for Richard… all I said was that president Bing is very nice and charming… (Pause) no! I'm not betraying Richard! (pause) yes… I still love him very much and I wish I were with him again…
Rachel shocked with a cookie after hearing that… but them Monica covered the speaker and said: "of course that's bullshit… I only said that to humor my father who is driving me crazy". Then Monica continued talking to her father:
Monica- no dad please! I don't want to hear your Chandler Bing imitation (long pause) yes… I know that you make a great impression of him but (long pause) that's funny dad! (pause) yes… you sound just like the president… now I have to leave… goodnight… bye…
Monica finished the phone call…Rachel- does he still want you to go back with Richard?
Monica- yes… but I don't want to be with Richard ever again…
Monica was telling the truth… Suddenly the phone rang again and Monica took the call.
Monica- hello… Who is this?
Chandler- is Chandler Bing…
Monica laughed and shook her head…Monica- nice try, dad! But I'm not falling for that one…
Chandler- this isn't your dad… this is really Chandler Bing…
Monica rolled her eyes. She didn't believe a word and she decided to follow what she thought it was her father's practical joke.
Monica- oh! In that case I'm glad you called "Mr. president" because I forgot to tell you that I love your beautiful blue eyes and, of course, your very hot ass….
Chandler noticed the sarcasm in Monica's voice and he realized that Monica still didn't believe him. Chandler remained in silence for a while not knowing how to respond to the ass comment.
Monica- Goodnight dad!
She hung up the phone and Chandler stared at his phone confused…Chandler- this used to be easier…
Then he called her again… when she picked up the phone he simply said…
Chandler- Coud you do me a favor, Monica? Hang up the phone. Then dial 456-1414.When you get the White House operator, give her your name and tell her you want to speak to the President.
The phone call ended and Monica wanted to die… she just realized that the president was really calling her and that she had just said the most inappropriate thing.
Monica- no way! This can't be happening to me! Please Rachel… tell me I didn't just said to the president that he has a hot ass… oh my God! He must think I'm a third-rate jerk…
Rachel- don't say that! I'm sure he thinks you are a first- rate jerk
Monica dialed 456-1414… a woman answered the phone…
Woman- this is the White house… how can I help you?
Monica- hi… I'm Monica Geller
Woman- oh! Yes… the president is expecting your phone call… I'll put you right through.
Monica couldn't believe it… She had been actually talking to the president…Rachel- what happened?
Monica- Please… shoot me now!
Then Chandler took the phone call…
Chandler- hi Monica…
Monica- hello Mr. president… I'm very sorry… I shouldn't have made that comment about your ass… it was completely inappropriate… I'm sorry…
Chandler smiled widely finding Monica's words and her embarrassment very funny…
Chandler- is ok… It's my fault. I shouldn't have called you at home.
Monica- No, sir, of course not… I mean… Yes, you can call me anytime you want… This is ok… right now is fine. When I said "of course not," I meat that...You know what? The hell with it! I'm moving to another country... I promise I won't come back until there is a new president…
Chandler- (smiling) That won't be necessary….
Monica- may I ask how did you get my phone number, sir?
Chandler- that's a reasonable question… I think I got it from the FBI.
Monica- of course…. If I were the president and I wanted somebody's phone number that's what I would do…
Chandler- I'll go straight to the point and explain you why I'm calling you… As I'm sure you know,
the French have elected themselves a new president, and we're having a formal state dinner at the White House, and I was wondering, and you're under no obligation at all, if you maybe wanted to go...with me…. Would you go with me to the dinner?
Monica couldn't believe those worse… she thought she was hearing things… Monica simply couldn't believe that Chandler Bing, president of the United States, was asking her to go to a state dinner with her …Monica was speechless… She couldn't take a sound out of his mouth… after several seconds waiting for an answer Chandler said…
Chandler- Monica… Congress doesn't take this long to give me an answer.
Monica- sorry… I would love to go to that dinner with you Mr. president I'm honored that you asked me to join you in representing our country. I won't let you down, sir...
Chandler- my name is Chandler… and… are you aware that is just a dinner and we are not going to do espionage or anything like that?
Monica- of course... but what do I do on Saturday? I mean… when and where should I meet you?
Chandler- ok... I'm gonna have Phoebe Boffey, my personal secretary, call you to make the arranges. Now when she calls you and tells you her name is Phoebe Boffey it'll help if you give her the benefit of the doubt.
Monica- (smiling) of course…
Chandler- all right… I'll see you Saturday night then… bye
Monica- goodbye Mr. President…
They hung up the phone and then Monica gave Rachel a shocked look….
Monica- oh my God! I have a date with Chandler Bing!
To be continued….
Ok…. Chapter 3 is finished… sorry it took me so long… thank you all for reading this! And special thanks to LEONDRA, SARAH and SWIGLO3000!
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