Conflict of Interest

Chapter 2

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As I walked into the courthouse, I stopped by a vendor to get a hot dog, a sweet pretzel and some hot chocolate. I thanked the vendor and quickly ran up the courthouse steps. I greeted fellow co-workers and went to my office.

My boss Dimitri greeted me with a manila folder and a smile.

''New case, a big one. Italian mobster by the name of Vincenzo Battista is accused of killing 3 people who were supposed to be testifying against his brother Francesco Battista. He's been in Rikers for a while now and he's facing life. He's one of the most prominent mobsters out there and has connections everywhere. We need to get him.''

I nodded, taking the case file from him and scanning the text. He was a pretty bad guy alright. He's been suspected of countless murders of rivals, racketeering, drugs and more. His picture showed him in with a beard with specks of white sprinkled over his chin and dark brown eyes. He had black hair and thick eyebrows. He looked scary looking to say the least.

''He's obviously been through this before, you know being in jail and all but he hasn't been convicted of anything yet. This is a dangerous criminal we need to get off the streets. Hopefully with him gone the rest of his organization will collapse.'' I said.

''Exactly, that's why I put you on the case. We need to learn about this guy and make sure he doesn't fall through our hands this time.'' Dimitri told me.

I nodded and got straight to work reading his file. I noted he had 2 sons, Giovanni and Angelo. Giovanni was 26, only 2 years older than me and Angelo was 22. Giovanni was following in his father's footsteps and was arrested for crimes such as racketeering but of course was failed to be indicted. Angelo seemed to be on a different path though, studying medicine at the same school my sister went to. I made a copy of the file and took notes. This is a dangerous criminal and I was determined to prove him guilty if he was and take him off the streets.

Before I knew it, it was time for lunch. I went to my favorite little diner today so I could review my other cases and be ready in court. I was due in court in two days to put away a violent offender and I wanted to be updated with my files.

I sat down at the counter in the pale teal seat and took in my surroundings. Mauve, a waitress with fiery red hair came to greet me.

''Hello Estelle. Still the double bacon cheeseburger with chili cheese fries on the side and strawberry milksake?'' she grinned.

I nodded, before adding ''Remember the key lime pie slice if there isn't any apples.''

''How could I forget?'' She laughed and winked at me before giving the cook the order and tending to other customers.

While waiting for my orders I decided to look into my case files and started with the old working up to the most current one, the Battista mob case. While reading the file, I sensed a presence sitting next to me. I turned my head and was met with the most beautiful pair of brown eyes.

''Hello beautiful. May I have a seat?'' the handsome stranger asked.

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