Michael Veseli's Descriptive Essay: Closed For Business

Fueled by an abundance of humidity and record-breaking temperature, an oppressive heat wave had spread across Baltimore city. The stagnant air carried with it not a hint of a breeze, traveling as slowly as the rush-hour traffic moving past Impressions art gallery. On the sidewalk outside the Charles Street three-story brownstone, a sign written in old-style font read “Closed for Business.” Nothing could have been further from the truth. Unknown to passersby, inside the posh Mount Vernon studio, business was well under way. Throughout the gallery’s spacious reception area, a vibrant array of stunning artwork hung on the slate blue walls. Visually alluring and thought-provoking, they ranged in style from Impressionism to abstract. Each painting, meticulously chosen and strategically arranged, consequently, never failed in captivating the eye of the beholder. However, on that late Friday …show more content…
After forming a double knot in the heavy-duty twine, she secured it to the back of the steel-framed office chair. Finally, completing the task, she placed her hands upon her hips, leaned forward, and exhaled a deep breath. Seconds later, Michael Veseli, a tall, commanding man with thick black hair and dark, penetrating eyes, stepped out of the hallway and into the reception area. Reaching into his front pocket, he produced a hypodermic syringe and a glass vial that contained a murky yellow liquid, both of which he handed to Rina. Taking a minute to assess her work, he circled the chair, coming to a stop in front of the prisoner. As soon as Rina filled the syringe with the solution, she muttered a few inaudible words over the instrument. Holding the needle in her left hand, she circled her palm above it several times, continuing to speak in a low tone. Seconds later, as the liquid glowed bright yellow, she passed the syringe back to