Once there was a cheerful little girl named [Mia](FV4MW6N9), who loved vanilla ice cream more than anything. She spent most of her summer afternoons playing with her friends on their sunny neighborhood street.

On one sunny afternoon, as [Mia](FV4MW6N9) and her friends were playing hopscotch, they heard the cheerful ringing of an ice cream bell. They turned to see a biker with a little ice cream cart riding toward them.

The children ran to the ice cream cart, their eyes sparkling as they ogled the variety of ice cream flavors. [Mia](FV4MW6N9) clapped her hands with joy, hoping to get her favorite vanilla cone.

But as they were about to choose their ice creams, the ice cream seller said, ‘You can have these cones for free if you give me a kiss. Otherwise, you’ll have to pay.’

The children were puzzled. Giving a kiss sounded innocent enough; after all, they often kissed their dads or moms. [Mia](FV4MW6N9)'s little friend started leaning toward the seller, about to give him a kiss!

Just as they were about to consent, they heard a voice calling: ‘[Mia](FV4MW6N9), kids, come back here now.’ It was [Mia](FV4MW6N9)’s father, standing by their house with concern in his voice.

That night, tucked under her blankets, [Mia](FV4MW6N9) told her mother the entire story about the ice cream seller and his strange condition. Her mother listened carefully, nodding gently.

[Mia](FV4MW6N9)’s mother said, ‘Sweetheart, it’s important to know that hugs, kisses, and other forms of affection should only be given to people you trust, like family. You were brave to share this with me.’

[Mia](FV4MW6N9) smiled and hugged her mother tightly. She felt proud of herself for sharing the strange incident. Her mother promised to take her for a proper ice cream treat the next day.

The next morning, [Mia](FV4MW6N9) and her mom went to their favorite ice cream parlor and got big vanilla cones. [Mia](FV4MW6N9) learned a valuable lesson about safety – while enjoying her favorite ice cream!