ELENA

I closed the door behind me and leaned against it.

My racing heart slowly calms down. I went to my room, changed into my nighties and went to the living room.

I was painfully aware he was on the other side of the wall, not knowing if he was alone was killing me. I tried to listen, if I could pick up any sounds but I couldn’t hear a thing.

I gave up and went to my room to sleep.

The next morning, I got up to get ready for the event. I wore corporate pants and a buttoned up shirt. My hair was neatly packed up. I went...