A Simple Beginning
(Disclaimer: These characters are part of the Law and Order universe.)
Christmastime in New York City, December, 2006Chapter 1
Wednesday
ADAConnie Rubirosa loved New York City at Christmastime. The entire city was transformed into a winter wonderland, from the Rockerfeller Center Christmas Tree with its five miles of illuminated lights, to the festive decorated window displays at Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue.
The District Attorney's Office in New York City was a different matter.
Due to District Attorney Arthur Branch's influence, the office only minimally displayed Christmas decorations. A few strands of golden garlands hung from the walls. A small aluminum Christmas tree with prearranged ornaments stood atop an old file cabinet. That was the extent of Christmas in the office.
Connie wanted to be anywhere but working. She wanted to be part of the Christmas mainstream outside, watching skaters at Rockerfeller Center, going window shopping or drinking hot cocoa at an inviting coffee cafe.
Maybe I'll feel refreshed if I refill my coffee mug, she thought.
She walked down the long passageway of offices to the break room, located on the opposite side of the building. She had to wander past rooms and rooms of busy offices, with walls that were uniformly wood paneled and dimly lit.
As she proceeded down the hallway, she would always pass one small office that had been vacant for the last two months. Everyday she noted the dark room as she went by to get a snack or a drink.
Surprisingly as she approached today, she could see the light was on in the room.
As she reached that once emptied office, she noticed, out of the corner of her eye, that someone was reading a file at the desk. She didn't get a good look, as she didn't want to seem too obvious.
Connie wondered if perhaps they had finally found a new prosecutor, bringing the total to 15 assistant district attorneys for New York City.
In the break room she filled her coffee cup. Sure enough, she vaguely heard some of the office workers talking about a new prosecutor, but she didn't get involved in the conversation. She needed to stay focused on the case on hand.
She headed back but curiosity got the best of her. This time as she passed the office, she turned her head and looked through the window of that once-emptied office.
Seated at the desk was an attractive male with steaks of gray in his boyishly styled hair. He wore a crisp white, with the sleeves were rolled up in a casual manner. He seemed totally concentrated on the file he was reading and did not look up despite several office workers walking by, including herself.
She found herself a bit mesmerized by the image of this person at his desk. Which was unusual for her. But she had work to do. She mentally shook herself and walked straight back to her office.
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This will be a short (for me!) six chapter story.
I hope the last chapter will put you in a festive Christmas mood!
Please review and then I will post the next chapter!