
“Remember to buy some apples and oranges on your way home!” my mother reminded me as she passed me some money. It was my turn to run the errand because we needed apples to bake an apple pie. Although my eyes were fixed on my favourite television programme, my mother insisted that I do it. I was very reluctant, and I let out a big sigh.

I was exhilarated. My parents had bought me a new phone of the latest model. I was as happy as a lark and could not stop grinning from ear to ear. My heart raced with excitement upon receiving the new phone. I decided to bring it to my tuition lesson on the same day as I was very eager to use it as soon as possible.

“I’ll be heading John’s house now to practise soccer before our big match!” I exclaimed from my bedroom as I packed my soccer ball into my bag. As I was walking towards the door, I heard a shrill voice cry out from the home office, “Remember, don’t play indoors as John’s parents had just installed a new window last week!”

“Mom, I am done with setting up the dining table,” Zora called out to his mother who was still busily preparing the food in the kitchen. Joyful Christmas cards played on the radio and Zora hummed while waiting for his mother’s reply. Zora’s mother thanked him for his help and asked if he could assist her with the presents.