The hand belonged to a man in black and he was not alone. There were four others with him, all dressed in the same way, 'we have you now',said the man his voice cold and threatening. The sisters were surrounded and there was nowhere to run, 'what do you want? Li asked her voice shaking. The man smiled and his smile was cruel, "we want you to join our cause, he said and if you refuse we will kill you both.
The man pulled out a knife and he held it to Mei's throat, "you have two choice, he said. Mei closed her eyes and she felt the cold metal of the knife against her skin. But then she heard a sound that filled her with hope. It was the sound of horses, and they were getting closer, the man holding the knife must have heard it too, for he lowered the blade and turned looked behind him. "The cavalry is coming, Li whispered
The man turned back to the sisters and he looked worried. 'you have been lucky' he said
"But your luck will not last forever. We will find you again '. And with that, he and his men fled leaving the sisters alonein the alley.
"What just happened? Li asked still in shock 'i think we just had a lucky escape. Mei replied ' And I think we should get out of here before they come back '.
The sisters hurried through the streets, trying to put as much distance between themselves and the men in black, they didn't stop until they reached the safety of their home. Once they were inside, they collapsed onto the couch, their heart still racing from the close call. 'i can't believe we got away.' Li said 'i know ' Mei replied.
"But I have a feeling that this is not the end of it '. Just then, there was a knock at the door. The sisters looked at each other their heart pounding in their chests. 'who could that be? Mei whispered ' I don't know ' Li replied
Mei slowly made her way to the door, she took a deep breath and opened it, standing on the doorstep was a man in a uniform. He was carrying a letter and held it out. ' Are you Mei Ling, 'yes' Mei replied talking the letter from him.