Chapter 291 - Bao Zi (2)

"Take one more step and I --" Bao Zi shielded her sister by pulling her on behind. Though her shoulders were tensed and her lips was gradually drained of blood, she kept her strong front as she can't let these scoundrels touch her sister. 

However, the ugly maniac in front of them interrupted her midway with a loud laugh. His laughter was enough to send goosebumps on both young girls. 

"Or what? You'll shout for help? HAHA! Why don't you try, eh?"

"Haha, come on kitties… let us hear your screams."

"Hehehe," 

The men spats their discomforting words with a vicious smirk and lingering l_u_s_t along with their voice. Hearing their fearless taunting, Bao Zi gritted her teeth and did as what they told her to do. After all, they were in a desperate situation and they don't actually live in that town. It just so happens that both sisters were adventurous enough to visit this infamous town for their unique drinks which they regretted the moment they were blocked by these hungry predators.

"Help!! Please! Someone HELP us!!" Bao Zi as expected shouted for help. Alas, to her dismay, no one came to rescue. She managed to take a peek behind the man standing few steps in front of her, seeing some passerby by turned their attention to them, her face slightly brightened up. Alas, her relief soon came to an end as after seeing their pitiful situation, the witnesses chose to turn a blind eye and continued walking.

That instant, Bao Zi's heart sank. 'No… please,' she stuttered inwardly as her hope slowly fades away. She could not believe how naive she was thinking that someone will come for help. She finally realized that these men wouldn't be audacious enough to do these type of immoral things if they weren't feared.

"Little girls, don't worry. We only wanted to have fun." Seeing fear slowly crept out on the stubborn girl, the ugly man felt more excited. His grin broaden to an unsightly scene showing his unbrushed teeth. On the other hand, chuckles from his lackey also made the two beautiful girls tremble in fear.

Knowing what situation they were in, Bao Zi spoke through her gritted teeth, "please… I'm begging you, let my sister go." 

"Sis… no, I won't leave you." the soft voice of the other girl that Bao Zi kept protecting since earlier pleaded as she tugged the side of Bao Zi's dress.

"Sweet sisters!" The man clasped his hand excitedly as he divulged himself seeing the heroic act of the other girl. Yet, the other one seemed to be unwilling to abandon her sister as well which made him giddy even further.

"Please -- just let her go." Bao Zi didn't or rather, she couldn't turn her head to see her sister's concerned and teary-eyed face. Despite the undeniable fear inside Bao Zi, she can't let her sister experience the misery she was about to face.

Moreover, the chances of escaping would be much higher if Bao Zi was alone. Hence, if they agreed, she can probably retaliate with the little tricks she learned through reading too much romance action novels and watching movies.

"Haha! Little girl, do you think of me as a fool?" 

Hearing his responds, the already shattered heart of both girls pulverized.

"Bunny… when I said run, you run okay?" Bao Zi whispered only for Bunny to hear. 

"I'm… scared, sister Zi..." Bunny's voice cracked as she only had enough energy to stand but her knees started to weaken due to fear as well. Hence, she was a little hesitant if she could even find the courage to run.

"Do you trust me?" Bao Zi cast her a glance filled with resolve and desperation to escape. Seeing the determined looked on her sister's face, Bunny swallowed her overwhelming fear before nodding her head.

Bao Zi slightly nodded in agreement. Knowing the trust that Bunny put in her, relief shrouded her heart. For her, as long as her sister will be kept untouched, she'll be fine regardless of the consequences she was about to face.

"In the count of three, you'll have to run. Don't look back, alright?" Bao Zi instructed in a whisper which Bunny instantly agreed. In Bunny's perspective, her sister must have a plan. After all, for her, Bao Zi was the most intelligent girl that she looked up to. 

Meanwhile, the three hoodlums could see them whispering yet, they were confident that whatever the two girls are planning, it will all turn in vain.

"One,"

"Two…"

"Three -- RUN!" Bao Zi whispered her countdown and every second, her anxiety and desperation heightened to a new kind of level. The moment she said the word 'run', Bao Zi dashed and tackle the man in front of them.

Since the three hoodlums gradually lowered their guards, Bao Zi managed to catch the man off guard while Bunny was screaming as she runs as fast as she can.

To her surprise, probably due to the adrenaline rush, Bunny managed to dodge the other man that was about to block her. As what she was instructed to do, Bunny didn't look back and kept running forward up until she reached the crowded part of the area with the knowledge that her sister Bao Zi was just behind her.

However, the moment she reached the crowded town's square, Bunny's panting heart was shrouded with relief. Gasping for air as she placed her palm on her knees, Bunny smiled and was about to celebrate. Alas, the moment she turned her head behind her, expecting that her sister was also glad the same as her, to her dismay, the silver lining hope she just had was clouded again seeing no trace of Bao Zi.

"Big sis…" Bunny lifelessly mumbled as her voice cracked and the tears that was attempting to flow on her eyes finally fell.