The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Lucas slowly lowered his hand from Claudia's mouth, though he still kept a tight grip over her wrist.

"You two sure can run. Let's go. You're coming back with me," Manny said, brandishing a knife. He did not consider these two brats much of a threat; he was confident he could take them back. Lucas squeezed Claudia's wrist repeatedly to signal her.

"What's the matter? Are you too scared stiff to move? Hehe, next time I'll make some noise first so you won't get startled, okay? Now be good and come with me," said Manny.

"Three, two, one!"

This was the rhythm Lucas squeezed on Claudia's wrist, and when he repeated it, he shouted, "Run!"

They bolted in the opposite direction of Manny.

"Tsk! Looks like I need to teach you a lesson for not listening to me. You should always listen to the grown-ups!"

the rush of

anyone come to rescue us yet?' thought Claudia. Oh, how she hoped that they would appear before them in the

you if you stop now and surrender quietly! Otherwise, once I catch you two, it

main road, the glimmer of hope just ahead. Both of them bit their lips tightly. Claudia even tasted a hint of blood as

"Hurry!"

Manny sneered disdainfully, clearly

amused by their defiance.

taught a lesson, and he increased his speed. Just as Manny was about to grab Claudia, another car stopped in front of

like pearls. Why,

Why was

Her father was already...

nothing but