Chapter 3: Rising Action
By the time Elsa had made her way across the road, to the park, Isabella's run was almost over. Elsa was unable to move quickly in her old age, but she wasted no time in enacting her plan.
Elsa reached the entrance to the park and swiftly turned around. She then leaned forward, purposefully stumbling and falling onto the ground, scrapping her hands and knees in the process. Then she waited for Isabella to come jogging towards her, finishing her circuit of the park.
It didn't take long before Elsa could hear the patter of trainers on the pathway racing towards her. As the strides became closer Elsa began to let out light moans and sighs.
As Isabella turned the corner around some bushes she was shocked to see her elderly neighbour lying on the floor in distress. She hastened to her with fear and concern that she might be hurt. "Mrs Thompson, are you ok?" Isabella asked worriedly. Elsa slowly lifted herself from the ground, hiding the grin on her face and faking a sad and confused look.
"Oh thank you dear, I don't know what happened. I feel a little light-headed," Elsa replied convincingly.
Isabella gently helped Elsa onto her feet. "Would you like some help getting home," Isabella enquired.
"That would be lovely dear," responded Elsa, "and please call me Elsa".
The two women made their way across the road towards Elsa's house. As they made their way over the threshold of Elsa's front garden, Elsa gestured towards Isabella's flower beds.
"You have a beautiful garden, my dear, how do you keep it so well maintained?" enquired Elsa.
"I find gardening extremely therapeutic, especially after such a busy day!" said Isabella with enthusiasm.
Isabella led Elsa up the stone pathway to Elsa's home. Isabella gently opened the door and ushered Elsa inside. Once inside Elsa let go of Isabella's arm and began to make her way shakily towards the kitchen. "Thank you for your help dear, won't you join me in a cup of tea?", Elsa gestured.
"Thank you Mrs Thompson that would be lovely," replied Isabella, not wanting to be rude.