Victoria stood over the maid with her arms crossed tightly.
Her red dress stood out brightly against the clean white walls.
She kicked the broken piece of stone across the floor coldly.
Victoria: You will clean this mess up right now!
Elena: You pushed that heavy stone toward this tiny child!
Victoria: Nobody will ever believe the words of a lowly maid!
Lily hid her small face against Elena's uniform shoulder.
The little girl sobbed softly because she was so frightened.
Elena wiped a warm tear from her bruised and tired cheek.
She had scraped her knee badly during her frantic sliding catch.
The pain in her leg was nothing compared to her anger.
She knew that Victoria was a threat to this sweet child.
Elena: I will tell Arthur everything the moment he comes back.
Victoria: If you speak one word, I will ruin your life!
Victoria stepped closer and raised her hand in a harsh threat.
She wanted to intimidate Elena into staying completely silent forever.
Victoria: My husband loves me and trusts everything I say!
Victoria: He will fire you without giving you a single penny!
Elena did not flinch or back away from the cruel woman.
She stood her ground while protecting the scared little girl.
The grand double doors of the house suddenly burst wide open.
A strong draft of fresh wind rushed into the bright hall.
Arthur stepped inside while holding his dark leather briefcase firmly.
He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw the mess.
Broken marble was scattered near the base of the staircase.
His daughter was crying in the arms of the maid.
His wife was standing over them with a furious glare.
Arthur: Hey! What is going on here right now?!
Arthur lowered his briefcase onto the floor with a heavy thud.
He marched rapidly toward the group near the large flag.
His face was red with sudden worry and rising anger.
Arthur: Why is my daughter weeping on the floor?!
Victoria: Arthur darling, the maid almost dropped our sweet daughter!
Victoria: She is clumsy and completely unfit to work here!
Elena shook her head firmly while holding the little girl.
Elena: That is a complete lie, Mr. Arthur!