As Leah opened her mouth to respond they heard a creaking sound coming from above.
They froze.
Rachel shot out her and gripped Leah's wrist. “We have to go.”
They tiptoed down the narrow passage until they arrived at a small storage room filled with old furniture, rotting books and cobwebs.
They listened to check if they'll hear more creaking but the only sound they picked up was that of their own heart thumping.
“You sure they didn't hear us?” Leah whispered with terror evident in her tone.
“They did not.” Rachel assured. “We're safe for now.”
Leah slumped against the wall heaving a sigh of exhaustion. “Ughh, I didn't sign up for this. I thought it'd just be simple, give them a baby and call it quits but now I'm hiding out, in case my boss or his psychotic wife who wants to kill finds me.”
“I know.” Rachel said, crouching beside her. “It's difficult but this is what we have to lay low for now.” Then she turned to face Leah, with a smile that signified victory. “By the way, I have ac
