Ortensia closed her eyes tightly and prayed silently. She had a phobia for darkness. The ground was too cold for her body, and she couldn't endure it any longer. The room was dark as night and she couldn't see anything. She tried to stay calm, but her heart was beating too fast. She stood up from the bed with weak legs, walked to the door, and started banging hard.
"Let me out! Please, Vito! Please!" Ortensia screamed, tears falling down her cheeks.
She couldn't believe she was begging him. She hated him, but she had to. She was scared and terrified. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Just let me out!" she cried, louder this time, banging the door like she was losing her mind.
Her breath came fast and short like she couldn't breathe anymore. Her chest felt tight and her hands shook uncontrollably.
