Running with the baby

She stood at the nursery room window looking out at the garden, trying to see as far as the gate.

Darcelle’s heart was beating heavily in her chest.

She glanced at Monique again who was happily playing with a rubber doll.

“The gate is not that far, but so many things can happen on my way there. I could run into someone and Monique could make a noise. Then it’s over for me. François will skin me alive for messing with his plans,” she mumbled to herself.

On the other hand, that obviously rich lady promised that she would reward me in spite of me just doing my duty. Hopefully she keeps to her word and I can still pursue my dreams of becoming an actress.”

After a few more moments, she went to the bathroom and splashed her face with cold water.

The other baby nurse was due within an hour and the security guard at the gate knew that she, Darcelle was coming out with her overnight bag.