22. What took you so long?
Mona turned to the left with the kid whose name she learned was Erin. Fortunately, they haven't bumped into anyone yet. She was almost relieved, however, they both jumped in surprise when they heard heavy footsteps from the corner where they came from.
Quickly, she carried Erin in her arms and swiftly ran to another door. They hid inside without creating any noise, and they both sighed in relief when the sound of the footsteps became distant and gradually faded from their hearing.
"We almost got caught."
Mona waited for the kid's answer but it never came. She looked sideways where Erin was leaning on her shoulder and wondered why she was quiet. Did it frighten her? She gently patted the kid's back.
But then, like a scientist who discovered something great and shouted eureka just by looking at the expression on her face, Erin cupped her face and grinned widely, her eyes sparkled in delight as she looked at her.
