A racist police officer gets into a confrontation with a black man outside a luxury store leading to the officer punching the black man and arresting him afterwards he realizes that he has just arrested and assaulted the Mayor. Michael Trent stood under the soft glow of a Street Lamp adjusting his suit jacket as he waited outside the boutique the store had been closed for hours its darkened Windows reflecting The Empty Street he glanced at his phone growing impatient as the minutes ticked by. Joshua his assistant was running late again he leaned against the window checking the street for any sign of. Joshua's car when the heavy sound of approaching footsteps drew his attention hey a voice barked sharply. Michael looked up seeing a white police officer walking towards him his hand resting firmly on his belt the officer's gaze was sharp filled with suspicion as he sized up.
Michael from head to toe. Michael recognized the posture the look he dealt with it before. What are you doing here the officer demanded his tone more accusatory than curious. Michael straightened instinctively slipping his phone back into his pocket I'm just waiting for someone he said evenly the officer stopped a few feet away his eyes narrowing as he scanned The Empty Street. Waiting at this time of night outside a clothed shop.
That's right. Michael replied calmly my ride is running late the officer's gaze hardened his hand inching closer to his flashlight. Doesn't look right to me you sure you're not loitering maybe up to something else. Michael felt a flicker of annoyance rise in his chest but he kept his face composed I'm not loitering I'm just standing here waiting for a ride nothing more the officer's lips curled into a half smile though it carried no warmth standing around in a suit huh what's the occasion trying to make yourself look important. Michael met his gaze irritation sparking but he kept his voice steady I'm just waiting officer there's nothing else going on here the officer took a step closer his presence growing more imposing.
Doesn't seem like that to me. You don't exactly blend in around here standing by yourself this late at night you sure you're not trying to break into something. Michael felt his pulse Quicken he had been in situations like like this before where explanations didn't matter and assumptions spoke louder than reason there's no need for accusations I'm not breaking into anything I told you I'm waiting for a ride the officer didn't move his eyes locked on. Michael daring him to say something more. You got any IDE on you.
Michael's jaw tightened he wasn't about to give in so easily I don't need to show you my ID I'm not doing anything wrong the officer's expression darkened his hand hovering near his belt. You don't get to decide that when I ask for ID you show it or is there something you're hiding. Michael took a deep breath the frustration now hard to keep in check. I've told you what I'm doing and that should be enough there's no reason for this to go any further the officer's stance shifted his voice dropping lower. I decide how far this goes not you and right now you're giving me a lot of reasons to keep asking questions.
Michael clenched his fists trying to keep his cool there's no need for this I'm not a threat and I'm not breaking any laws I'm just waiting the officer stepped closer his body now just inches from Michaels funny how you keep saying that but I'm not convinced in fact I'm starting to think you don't belong here at all. Michael's patience was wearing thin. I have every right to be here the officer smirked the tension between them thick in the air. Wek see about that I'm not going anywhere and neither are you until I'm satisfied the two men stood there locked in a silent battle. Michael could feel the weight of the situation pressing down on him the officer suspicion the unspoken threats hanging in the air he glanced up the street again hoping to see.
Joshua's car but the road remained empty seconds stretched into minutes as the officer continued to hover watching waiting for. Michael to make a move the quiet street felt suffocating the glow from the Street Lamp casting Long Shadows across the pavement. Michael knew this wasn't over not yet the officer's hand rested firmly on his belt his gaze never leaving. Michael's face I'll be watching he muttered his tone low and threatening. Michael didn't respond his eyes hardening as he held the officer's gate there was nothing more to say not yet and so they stood there two men caught in an unspoken Clash neither willing to back down as the cool night stretched on.
Michael stood firm his body tense as the officer refused to back off the minutes stretched on and still no sign of. Joshua the tension between the two men was palpable thick in the air as if the Knight itself had been charged with electricity. I've explained myself. Michael said his voice controlled though the frustration was creeping in I'm just waiting for someone there's no reason for this the officer took a step closer his hand never leaving the belt where his handcuffs and flashlight rested. I don't care what you've said he replied his voice cold and condescending something about you just doesn't sit right with me.
Michael clenched his fists but kept them at his sides. What doesn't sit right the fact that I'm standing here in a suit or the fact that you don't think I belong here the officer's eyes flashed with anger. Watch your tone I'm the one asking questions not you. Michael's pulse quickened but he forced himself to stay calm. You're questioning me for no reason you've been standing here for 10 minutes if I were doing something wrong you'd have figured it out by now the officer's face Twisted into a smirk.
Oh I figured plenty out guys like you always think you're too smart to get caught but you're not you think I don't see this for what it is loitering looking for a chance to break into a place like this. Michael couldn't hold back any longer loitering that's what you think this is I'm waiting for my assistant that's it you've been standing here harassing me and now you're looking for any excuse to make it worse the officer's smirk vanished replaced by a hardened glare. Harassing you I'm doing my job keeping people like you from causing trouble in places like this. Michael stepped forward his voice cold. People like me what exactly do you mean by that.
You know damn well what I mean the officer snapped his voice Rising you think you're slick standing here all calm like you're Innocent but I've seen this before a suit doesn't change who you are are. Michael's heart pounded in his chest his anger bubbling over. You don't know a thing about who I am. I know enough the officer shot back you're just another Punk who thinks he can talk his way out of trouble. Michael took a deep breath trying to keep control.