The Noise

MIRANDA

I fell.

I didn't know what happened.

The only thing I remember was me trying to catch my breath inside the wardrobe I was locked in.

I was scared.

That sound. I hope Antonio isn't in trouble with that sound I just made.

I couldn't feel my legs.

I lay there like a helpless being.

My whole body was numb.

I tried to lift myself off the ground but I couldn't.

It was like there was a heavy load on my back.

I tried to reach out to the bed poles but I was too far from them.

Before I knew what was happening, I heard footsteps approaching.

The person was in a hurry from the sound of his feet on the stairs.

Fear gripped me on that spot.

If that was Antonio then I am in big trouble.

Or wait, could it be Don?

Does he know already?

I tried again to get up.

I groaned in pain.

Suddenly, the door opened and Xander came in.

I gave a sigh of relief.

Some seconds ago, my heart almost jumped out of my heart.

"Xander, help," I spoke softly.

"Ma'am, you have to be quiet. Don Vito is right downstai