Marcus rushed into the house wearing his dark suit.
He was Emily's husband of five long years.
He stopped instantly when he saw his wife lying down.
His face turned red with instant shock and anger.
He dropped his black briefcase onto the marble floor.
He ran toward the staircase with heavy fast footsteps.
Margaret looked up at him with tearful eyes.
Margaret: Call an ambulance right now Marcus!
Marcus: What happened to my wife on these stairs?
Margaret: She slipped and fell backward so fast!
Marcus: You did this to her on purpose Margaret!
Margaret: No I would never hurt Emily ever!
Marcus dropped to his knees beside the fallen woman.
He touched her wrist to check for her pulse.
His hands were cold and rigid with fury.
He glared directly into Margaret's wet eyes.
Marcus: I heard you screaming at her from outside!
Margaret: We were just having a bad disagreement!
Marcus: You pushed her because of the estate papers!
Margaret: That is a terrible lie Marcus!
Marcus: You wanted all the money for yourself!
Marcus stood up quickly from the white floor.
He loomed over Margaret like a dark shadow.
His fists were clenched tightly at his sides.
Margaret stayed on the floor holding Emily's hand.
She felt completely helpless under his harsh glare.
Marcus reached down and grabbed Margaret's jacket collar.
He pulled her up toward his angry face.
Margaret: Marcus please let go of my jacket!
Marcus: You are going to pay for hurting her!
Margaret: I am innocent and you know it!
Marcus: The police will throw you in prison forever!
Margaret pointed up toward the top door frame.
A tiny security camera was mounted in the corner.
A small red light blinked quietly on its front.
Margaret: Look at the camera on the wall Marcus!
Marcus: That old camera does not work at all!
Margaret: I fixed it last month for security reasons!
Marcus paused for a second and looked upward.
His expression changed from anger to sudden worry.
He loosened his tight grip on Margaret's collar.
He took out his phone and dialed emergency service.
Margaret wiped the wet tears from her face.
She knew the tape held the absolute truth.
Paramedics arrived ten minutes later with stretcher gear.
They placed Emily carefully onto the padded bed.
Marcus followed them out into the bright sunshine.
He turned around to give Margaret one final warning.
Marcus: I will get those video files before you!