Elena wiped the clean marble counter in the large mansion kitchen.
She had worked for the rich family for over three years now.
Marcus was a very wealthy businessman who loved his newborn baby boy dearly.
His wife had passed away during childbirth just a few months ago.
Elena took care of the baby like he was her own flesh and blood.
Tonight, Marcus had invited his ambitious new girlfriend named Vanessa over for dinner.
Vanessa always looked at the big mansion like she already owned every single room.
She was wearing a long green gown that cost more than Elena made in a year.
Elena noticed how cold Vanessa was toward the little crying baby.
The afternoon sun was slowly setting behind the hills outside the estate.
Marcus walked into the bright kitchen holding his expensive brown leather briefcase.
He placed a kiss on his small son's tiny forehead with a soft smile.
Marcus: I have to step into my private study to take a sudden call.
Elena: I will watch the baby right here on the back patio, sir.
Vanessa: Go ahead darling, I can easily supervise the nanny from out here.
Marcus smiled warmly and walked down the long grand hallway toward his study.
Vanessa stepped onto the patio while holding a full glass of cold white wine.
Elena pushed the white stroller gently back and forth near the bright blue pool.
The evening air was growing cool as the sky turned dark above the yard.
Vanessa walked over and stood right next to the polished metal stroller wheels.
Vanessa: You really think you are important in this giant house, do you not?
Elena: I just want to make sure the baby is safe and happy, ma'am.
Vanessa: He is just an obstacle in my way to a very large inheritance.
Elena felt a sudden chill run down her back when she heard those harsh words.
She turned around for a second to grab a warm blanket from the chair.
That brief mistake gave Vanessa the exact moment she had been waiting for all night.