You were cycling in a park with your friend. All of a sudden, you saw another cyclist coming straight at the two of you, at a fast speed.
Sean and I were cycling to the park. The weather was great and we thought it would be a good time for a workout and at the same time, enjoy the lovely weather. Both of us were chatting and cycling at the same time, as the cool breeze caressed our faces. What a great day to be out!
When we entered the park which was lined with lush greenery, we began to cycle on the bicycle track, taking great care not to go onto the pedestrian track. We were still laughing away when we heard a constant ringing of a bicycle bell – like a driver sounding his horn. Both of us looked up and we saw a teenager charging towards our direction he was ringing his bell incessantly to warn us to move away.
Being the better cyclist, I was able to swerve to aside. Unfortunately, Sean, slightly clumsier by nature, did not manage to swerve in time. The teenager collided into Sean and both fell to the ground in an unceremonious crash.
My eyes widened in horror when I witnessed that. Just the sight of the two mangled bicycles was enough to tell one about the severity of the situation.
I hurriedly ran forward to help Sean up. The teenager was unconscious and Sean had a gash on his forehead and some minor cuts and bruises on his hands and legs. I helped Sean to a bench and then dug into my pocket to take out my mobile phone. I dialed for an ambulance and then went back to Sean. Sean looked extremely pale and was still in a daze. I offered him some water.
A crowd was beginning to form and when the wailing of sirens could be heard, they made way for the paramedics to go past. Paramedics attended to the teenager first then Sean. Both of them had to be conveyed to the hospital. I accompanied Sean to the hospital. Police officers who had also arrived kindly volunteered to take my bicycle in their patrol car.
At the hospital, I informed Sean’s parents about what had happened and they said they would be at the hospital in about twenty minutes. I waited outside the consultation room while Sean was being examined by the doctor. When he came out, his forehead was bandaged. He looked better. We sat down and waited for his parents and at the same time, for his medication.
Just then, the teenager appeared in a wheelchair. He came to us and apologised for causing hurt. He had been too playful and he had realised his mistake. His parents who were already with him told Sean that as an apology; they would like to pay for his medical bills. Sean smiled and thanked them. He introduced himself to the teenager and advised him to be more careful the next time.
