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