The heavy grey stroller began to roll quickly toward the edge of the stairs.
Brenda stepped back and put her hands over her mouth in fake horror.
Elena did not hesitate for a single second when she saw the danger.
She dropped her cleaning cloth and ran across the slick marble floor.
Her sneakers slipped slightly, but she caught her balance and lunged forward fast.
The stroller bounced down the first three steps with a terrifying noise.
Elena threw her body across the landing and grabbed the padded steel frame.
She pulled the stroller back right before it could tip over the edge.
Her heart pounded against her ribs as she looked inside the soft carriage.
Baby Maya was safe and started to cry from the sudden quick movement.
Elena held the stroller tight and let out a deep breath of pure relief.
She looked up at the top of the stairs with anger in her eyes.
Brenda stood there with a cold look that quickly turned into a scowl.
Elena walked up the steps with firm and steady strides toward the woman.
Elena: How could you do something so terrible?
Brenda: Watch your tongue if you want to keep your job here!
Elena: You pushed that stroller on purpose!
Brenda: No one will ever believe a word you say over me!
Elena grabbed Brenda's arm to stop her from walking away toward her room.
Brenda pulled back sharply and pointed her finger right at Elena's face.
Brenda: Get your hands off me right now!
Elena: You are a monster for putting a baby in danger!
Brenda raised her hand and slapped Elena hard across her left cheek.
The sound echoed loudly through the high ceiling of the empty foyer.
Elena staggered back a step but held her ground against the cruel woman.
Brenda hit her again, trying to push the brave maid away from her.
Elena stood straight and refused to back down from the harsh assault.
Just then, the heavy front doors swung open with a loud thud.