Victoria stood close to the white marble balcony railing upstairs.
She leaned far over the edge while holding the small infant loosely.
Lily began to cry from the tight pressure on her little blanket.
Elena froze at the bottom of the grand dual staircase in shock.
She could not believe what her own eyes were witnessing right now.
Victoria: Say goodbye to your precious child!
Elena: Stop right there! Put the baby down slowly!
Elena rushed up the polished stairs with every ounce of her strength.
Her soft shoes slid slightly against the smooth, slippery marble steps.
Victoria leaned further over the railing as if testing the dangerous height.
She screamed out in frustration about her ruined marriage and limited allowance.
Elena moved faster than she had ever run in her entire life.
She lunged forward across the top landing with her arms outstretched widely.
Victoria slipped slightly, losing her awkward grip on the soft pink swaddle.
Elena dove toward the floor, snatching the baby safely against her chest.
She rolled onto her side, holding the crying baby tight in her arms.
Lily wailed loudly, but the infant was completely safe and unhurt.
Elena stayed on her knees, sobbing with overwhelming relief on the floor.
Elena: Look, I've got you... You are totally safe now sweet baby.
Victoria stepped back against the wall, breathing heavily with her eyes wide.
Her expensive champagne gown was wrinkled from the sudden sudden movement.
She looked down at Elena with pure cold contempt and rising panic.
Victoria: You stupid maid! Give me that baby right this instant!
Elena: Do not touch her! You are out of your mind!
The heavy front doors swung open downstairs with a loud, heavy thud.
Julian walked into the foyer carrying a brown leather business briefcase.
He stopped immediately when he heard the screaming from the second floor.
His sharp eyes looked up toward the balcony where the women stood.
He saw Elena on the floor cradling his crying daughter in panic.
He saw his wife standing nearby with a flushed, guilty face.
Julian: What on earth is happening up there right now?
Julian tossed his heavy briefcase onto the floor without a second thought.
He sprinted up the stairs three steps at a time in horror.
His face was pale as he reached the top landing area.
Elena held the baby tighter as Julian rushed toward his daughter.
The truth of the situation was about to burst wide open.