CHAPTER 39: The plan

  Rachel woke up early, her mind racing with the plan she had set in motion. She quickly got dressed and made her way to Ella's room with her heart pounding with anticipation.

  As she got to her room, Rachel knocked softly on the door, and Ella's sleepy voice called out, "Come in." Ella whispered.

  Rachel entered the room, her eyes adjusting to the dim light. Ella was still in bed, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

  "Good morning, Ella," Rachel said, her voice low and urgent. "I need to speak with you. Please come to my room as soon as you can."

  Ella's expression changed from sleepy to alert, and she quickly threw off the covers. "Yes, ma'am. I'll be right there."

  Rachel nodded and turned to leave, her mind racing with the task ahead. She knew that she had to be careful, that one misstep could ruin everything.

  As she waited for Ella to arrive, Rachel's nerves began to get the better of her. She paced back and forth in her room, her heart pounding in her chest.