An Accident at Home
Introduction: Scene Setting
Rising action : Lead up-to Climax
Height of the action : Climax
Conclusion: Resolution
Adam and Ada did not like visiting wet market and chose to stay at home instead
Mum left them to their own devices, believing that they were responsible enough
She was planning to prepare a delectable chicken quesadilla for the family and needed fresh ingredients
As Mum turned to bid farewell to them, the children waved goodbye to their mother, excited to have some time on their own
It was a quiet Saturday morning. Dad was at work AND Mum had to go out for her weekly errands
After Mum left, the siblings lazed around the house. Soon, they were bored to rears and eager for something to spice up their day
"Goodbye Kids!, Remember to be on your best behaviour and I will be back to fix your favourite lunch soon!" Mum hollered as she close the door behind her
He then laid out his material on the floor and started to work on his masterpiece. Soon he was deeply engrossed in cutting out letters and shapes
By then, Ada found her favourite show "The Little Mermaid". She was captivated by Ariel's voice and was lost in the underwater world, oblivious to her brother's project
Adam dashed off to find materials and he retrieved some colored paper, markers, glue and pair of scissors from the study room
Ring! Ring! The shrill ringing of the phone brought both kids back to reality
Ada turned on the television and started to channel-surf
"Go and get the phone, Ada!" Adam snapped as the phone distracted him from his activity. However Ada refused to budge from where she was sitting with her eyes transfixed on the television
At that moment, Adam had a sudden brainwave. He decided to make a birthday card for Mum as her birthday was just around the corner
She accidently stepped on the sharp end of a pair of scissors left on the floor. Ada wailed at the top of her lungs and clutched her foot in agony
Fresh, red blood soon trickled out from the wound. Adam's face turned ashen as he witnessed the scene unfolded before him
"Ouch!" Ada yelped in pain, letting out a blood-curdling scream as a jolt of intense pain shot up her right foot
He froze momentarily when he realised what had happened. The phone fell to the floor with a clatter, the conversation with John all forgotten
Meanwhile, Ada's cartoon has ended and she decided to complete some school homework. She skipped across the living room to retrieve her schoolbag
He rushed to his sister's aid at once and realised she had sustained a deep laceration in her right heel. A wave of guilt washed over him
It was his bosom buddy, John, on the other line and Adam was soon chatting animatedly on the phone with his friend
She then carried Ada to the bathroom to irrigate the wound and apply some antiseptic ointment over it before bandaging
Adam hung his head in shame and confessed that he had been distracted by the phone call and had left the scissors lying on the floor
Thankfully, Mum had completed her errands and was nearly home. Panic stricken by the sight of blood droplets on the living room floor, she dropped her groceries and examined Ada's foot thoroughly
He apologised profusely for his negligence. Ada also promised to be more aware of her surroundings.
"Mum! Please come home now! Ada has cut her foot on a pair of scissors!" Adam said worriedly
Mum chided the both of them gently and reminded them to be more cautious in the future. The siblings nodded gravely and were determined to look out for each other henceforth
Without wasting any time, he rushed to bathroom to grab a clean towel and asked Ada to press it against the open wound. After that, Adam quickly called Mum for help
Left without a choice, Adam absent-mindedly left his materials strewn haphazardly on the floor and sprinted to answer the call