Elena watched in absolute horror as Victoria lifted small Maya near the balcony railing.
The toddler was reaching for a small toy that sat on the wooden edge.
Instead of pulling the child back to safety, Victoria leaned forward.
She gave the little girl a quick shove right over the high top bar.
Elena did not hesitate for even a single second.
She sprang forward across the wide marble floor with maximum speed.
Her shoes skidded against the polished floor as she leaped through the air.
The little girl fell straight down toward the hard stone below.
Elena extended both of her arms out as far as she could reach.
She slammed her knees hard onto the floor right under the falling toddler.
The weight of the child crashed into Elena's chest and arms with great force.
Elena wrapped her arms tight around the small yellow dress and held on for dear life.
They rolled onto the soft runner rug together in a heap.
Maya began to cry loudly out of sudden shock and fear.
Elena pulled the little girl close against her shoulder while gasping for air.
She checked the child's small arms and legs for any bad injuries.
Elena: I caught you!
Elena: You are safe, I have got you Maya!
Tears streaming down Elena's face washed away her pale fear.
She kissed the toddler's forehead again and again to soothe her sharp cries.
Up on the balcony, cold eyes watched the entire rescue without a single tear.