Elena watched in silence from behind the heavy stone pillar nearby.
Victoria wheeled the heavy dark stroller right up against the wooden railing.
The low barrier barely reached past the tall stroller's big rubber wheels.
Below them, the white marble foyer floor looked sharp and totally unforgiving.
Victoria leaned in close, whispering harsh words into the dark stroller.
Victoria: You shouldn't be here!
Elena's eyes widened in total horror as she saw Victoria's hands push forward.
Victoria deliberately shoved the heavy stroller straight toward the empty ledge drop.
The wheels tipped dangerously over the high polished oak top rail.
Elena did not hesitate for even a fraction of a single second.
She threw her heavy feather duster straight onto the carpeted floor.
Elena sprinted forward, her heart pounding furiously inside her cold chest.
She threw her body across the polished floor with total, desperate speed.
The stroller lurched violently forward into the open empty space above.
Elena lunged with all her strength, sliding across the slick carpeted edge.
Her fingers caught the sturdy leather handle just as it tipped down.
The sheer weight pulled her hard against the low wooden balcony railing.
She gritted her teeth, pulling backward with every ounce of muscle.
The front wheels wobbled precariously over the huge terrifying two-story drop.
Below, the vast marble floor waited like a stone cold surface.
Elena screamed in determination as she yanked the heavy stroller back safely.
The rear wheels slammed back down onto the thick upper carpet floor.
Without pausing, Elena unbuckled the terrified, screaming baby from inside.
She pulled little Leo tightly into her warm arms against her chest.
The baby sobbed wildly, burying his tiny face against her grey uniform.
Elena dropped to her knees right there on the upper floor walkway.
She curled her arms around the boy to shield him from danger.
Elena: I've got you, you're safe, sweet baby.
Victoria backed away, her pale face suddenly turning completely ghost white.
She had not realized Elena was standing anywhere near the open balcony.
Her hands shook violently as she stared at the maid holding the child.
Victoria: What do you think you are doing, you foolish girl?
Elena: You tried to push him off the edge, you monster!
Victoria: Keep your mouth shut if you want to keep your job!
Elena: He is just an innocent little baby who loves you!
Victoria stepped forward threateningly, her dark eyes flashing with pure rage.
Before she could speak another word, heavy noise echoed downstairs suddenly.
The front entry doors slammed open with a massive, booming crash.