TenCarolina and her father, who was holding her hand, dove out of the side alley just as half a dozen bullets flew over them. At least two of them mortally wounded innocent passersby. Ademar Gamejro was first to his feet and helping his daughter. The minister pulled a metal advertising sign in front of them, which proved crucial as two more bullets made dents in it but didn't go through.
The panic around them was spreading like wildfire; screaming people were running in all directions; and the two Brazilians had to make use of that. Back on their feet, they headed north, a direction chosen by Carolina's father as he had a particular goal in mind.
“We must get off the streets quickly. There are dead people. Soon the whole city will be totally paralyzed,” Carolina shouted in his ear.
“I'm
