Evelyn shifted her weight forward and shoved Maya right over the edge of the second-floor balcony railing.
Maya screamed loudly as her feet slipped off the slick painted edge of the high floor.
The wind rushed past her ears while her body fell toward the hard marble floor below.
She closed her eyes tightly while expecting the absolute worst pain imaginable to hit her.
David reacted instantly as he saw the sudden movement from the lower front entrance.
He sprinted across the massive polished hall like a sprinter leaving the starting blocks at full speed.
His black dress shoes slid across the marble surface as he leaped through the open air.
He stretched out both his large arms to catch the falling woman before impact.
Maya fell heavily into his strong arms right above the hard stone surface of the entryway.
David took the brunt of the heavy crash as they hit the ground together hard.
He rolled onto his shoulder to shield Maya from hitting the unyielding stone floor directly.
A loud groan escaped his lips as they slid across the smooth tiles near the doors.
Maya breathed heavily while holding onto his dark jacket with both her shaking hands.
Maya: You saved my life!
David: Stay still, Miss Maya, you are safe now.
Evelyn looked down from the upper floor with a shocked and angry look on her face.
She grabbed the wooden railing tightly while realizing her terrible plan had completely failed today.
David checked Maya carefully to make sure no bones were broken during the dangerous fall.
He helped her sit up slowly against the tall white wall near the front foyer.
David: Rest here while I handle this situation once and for all.