Mark felt his blood run cold as he stared across the lawn.
He had just returned home from his long government service tour overseas.
He wanted to surprise his younger sister at her brand-new workplace location.
Instead, he saw a rich woman looming over his crying sister on the patio.
He dropped the handles of his two large leather suitcases onto the grass.
The sudden heavy thud made Victoria turn her head around in surprise.
Victoria: Who let a stranger walk onto my private estate grounds?
Mark did not answer her arrogant question as he walked forward rapidly.
His heavy black boots echoed sharply against the clean stone walkway.
He looked at Elena's ruined shirt and her bright red swollen eyes.
He saw the massive metal pot full of filthy soapy water beside her.
A deep rumble of pure anger rose from deep inside his chest.
Mark: What did you just do to this innocent girl right here?
Victoria: She is my hired servant, and her work is utterly unacceptable!
Victoria: Mind your own business and get off my property immediately!
Mark looked down at the massive pot sitting on the outdoor ground.
He grabbed both heavy metal handles with his strong hands without hesitating.
He lifted the heavy pot full of dirty greasy water with ease.
With one swift motion, he dumped the entire pot over Victoria's head.
A massive wave of gray suds drenched her expensive emerald green dress.
Victoria shrieked in absolute terror and shock as dirty water soaked her face.
She stumbled backward and slipped on the wet shiny floor tiles.
Victoria: Ahhh! What on earth are you doing to me, you lunatic!
Elena gasped in total shock and covered her mouth with both hands.
She stared at the tall man standing boldly in front of her.
Mark reached down and gently removed his expensive suit jacket.
He stepped over the puddles to reach his trembling younger sister.
He carefully placed the warm jacket around Elena's cold shaking shoulders.
He pulled her into a tight, protective embrace right on the spot.
Elena: Brother...? Is that really you standing here right now?
Mark: Yes, Elena, it is me, and nobody will ever hurt you again.
Victoria pulled wet strands of hair away from her red angry face.
She pulled herself up against the stone railing with wild fury.
Victoria: I am calling the police and having you locked up forever!