Silently she monitors and captures the everlasting magnificence and amicable nature sound that encompasses her. Melodic sounds of singing birds sitting in the towering oak trees in their autumn color beauty of yellows, oranges, and reds scattered throughout the cemetery. Along with its vibrant fall shower leaves sheltering the deep green grass and the stones of someone’s beloved one.
Edie stoops down and with her hands, she grazes away the leaves that sheltered her parent’s stone, touches their engraved names, and places the two red roses on top. “I miss you both so much.” She whispers, recalling …show more content…
There was one particular memory that loomed the most, when she followed in her father’s footsteps in the law enforcement field. He taught her how to be the best police officer she could be. However, being what she was best at didn’t save her parents that night when she arrived late to their Anniversary dinner.
Since the passing of her parent’s Edie had vanished without a trace, abandoning everything and everyone behind including her job. Blame, failure, and agony what pushed Edie away. Lieutenant Marshall unexpected call with a proposition had brought her …show more content…
She gently touches her face to the feel of the sun warmth and falling tears on her skin then gazes up at the brightening trail from above shining upon her. “This visit will repeat soon, I promise.” Edie ascends from her position, walked away to her rented vehicle and drove off to the police department. Edie stood statue-still contemplating intently at the building of Sacramento Police Department. Right here is where her career and life as a police officer started, changed, and ended. So she thought.
Striding up the pedestal steps of the building and through the primary passageway, Edie surveys the remodeled unit and unfamiliar faces as she ambles her way to the reception desk to announce her arrival.
“Good morning.” The secretary greets.
“Good morning, my name is Edie Salazar I’m scheduled to meet with Lieutenant
James Marshall.” “Yes, he’s been expecting you. Follow me.” Edie follows the secretary and was immediately directed to his office. “We have