20 THE PARTY SEASON BEGINSThe previous evening had gone well, although people had gone home earlier than expected and those that had ventured back to look for the party at their home were redirected to the supply shop and to Nong’s. Lek didn’t even know that Craig had made an effort to get her a few presents and a cake until she looked in the fridge the following morning.
Unusually for after a party, none of the friends had a hangover either. When Lek got up at her usual time of six thirty, Craig sprang out of bed too to give her the things he had bought.
“We didn’t have much time to talk yesterday, my darling,” began Craig, “so I didn’t tell you I had these for you.”
Lek took the bag of gifts in two hands.
“I am very sorry, Craig, but I didn’t get you anything. I didn’t think it was t
