The Escape Cut Short
The Escape Cut Short
Mark threw open the heavy front door and ran out onto the bright concrete driveway.
The hot Texas sun hit his face as he searched for his car keys inside his jacket.
He pressed the unlock button on his key fob to start his fast sports car.
Before he could reach the driver's door, two dark police cruisers pulled into the long driveway.
Their red and blue lights flashed brightly against the white walls of the luxury neighborhood home.
The tires shrieked loudly against the hot pavement as the cars blocked his exit route completely.
Mark stopped in his tracks and turned around to run toward the back garden gate.
Two police officers jumped out of their vehicles with their hands placed firmly on their belts.
"Stop right where you are and put your hands in the air!" an officer shouted loudly.
Mark froze near the wooden fence as he realized he had nowhere left to run away.
He slowly raised both of his hands into the air as the officers moved in fast.
They grabbed his arms forcefully and slapped heavy steel handcuffs around his wrists behind his back.
"You are making a huge mistake here, officer!" Mark yelled as he struggled against their grip.
Sarah walked out of the front door with Lily wrapped safely inside her protective arms.
Elena followed right behind them while holding the smartphone with the video evidence intact.
The lead police officer turned toward Sarah with a serious expression on his stern face.
"Are you and your child okay, ma'am?" the lead officer asked in a gentle voice.
"We are safe because of my maid's brave actions today," Sarah answered while pointing at Elena.
Elena handed her smartphone over to the lead officer so he could watch the clear footage.
The officer watched the video of Mark mixing the toxic powder into the food plate carefully.
His eyes narrowed with deep disgust as he handed the phone to his partner for safekeeping.
"Take him to the station and book him for attempted murder right now," the officer commanded.
Mark kicked his feet against the gravel as the officers shoved him into the back seat.
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The heavy car door slammed shut with a sharp sound that ended his freedom forever.
Sarah watched the police car drive away down the quiet suburban street with complete peace.
