14. ESCAPE PLAN 2

LEILA

I stared intently as Stefano's sleek car slowly made a turn, gradually driving away from the grand mansion. Finally! The moment had arrived when I could retrieve my phone and urgently call the police.

My mind spun with a whirlwind of ideas and plans for the future.

I imagined all the places I would go, the freedom I would experience once the authorities had apprehended that beast who wore a human skin.

There is this sudden joy that surges up inside me whenever I saw him drive away.

Stefano, that insufferable creature had become an unbearable presence in my life.

His mere existence seemed to grate against my very soul.

The absence of his domineering presence felt like a slice of heaven, a sanctuary from his constant oppression and belittlement.

With careful steps, I quietly ambled my way towards the towering doors that led to Stefano's room.

I was determined in my mission to retrieve my phone without alerting anyone, not even one of his maids who seemed to be loyal followers