Mark put his index finger over his lips indicating silence as we tried to focus on the approaching footsteps. I held my breath, not moving an inch. The footsteps got nearer, intensifying the suspense. We didn't hear the footsteps again after a few more moments and Mark and I exchanged curious glances in the silence.
Mark gestured for me to stay right where I was while he moved stealthily towards the door which was wide open at the time, hiding behind it as he peeked into the hallway outside through the the space between the hinges. There still was nothing. I could not hold myself any longer, also moving slowly towards the door. I peered outside it.
The hallway was empty.
“There's no one," I announced, walking further outside the room, looking both left and right and it didn't seem like
