Hell NO!!

But then, as she neared the corner, she froze. She heard footsteps. A voice, too—someone was coming. Panic surged through her. There was no way she could let anyone see her like this. She wasn’t sure who it was, but the risk was too high.

Without thinking, she acted on pure instinct. Her heart pounding, Bailey darted through the nearest door she could find, throwing herself into the room with barely a moment to spare. She quickly pressed her back against the wall, holding her breath, her body still trembling. The sound of footsteps grew louder, and she stayed as quiet as possible, hoping desperately that whoever was coming wouldn't notice her hiding just on the other side of the door.

Bailey’s eyes adjusted to the dimmer light of the pool area as she stepped inside. The space was vast, its tiled floor reflecting the soft, ambient lighting that highlighted the shimmering surface of the water. The pool itself was a large, inviting rectangle, the water a rich shade of blue, rippling slightly from the faint echo of running water somewhere. Steam rose from the far side of the room, where a jacuzzi bubbled softly, its warm, swirling waters contrasting the cool, sterile atmosphere of the pool. The gentle hum of the filtration system mixed with the occasional splash from the jacuzzi, creating a soothing, almost serene sound that contrasted with Bailey’s racing heart.

She froze as she heard the faint sound of the door to the pool area about to open. The footsteps from the hallway had drawn nearer, and she knew, with a sinking feeling, that whoever had been walking in the hallway would soon be entering the pool area. There was no time to linger. She darted toward the far side of the room, spotting another door.

Without a second thought, Bailey bolted through the door, praying it would lead her to safety. It opened into a small, cramped space—a custodian closet. The shelves were lined with cleaning supplies—bottles of sanitizers, sprays, and buckets. The floor sink sat at the far corner, next to a stack of plastic containers, and the air was thick with the scent of chemicals. Her eyes quickly scanned the room, but her stomach dropped when she realized there was nothing here she could use to cover herself. No mops, no towels, no cloth to wrap around her.