As Ananada, Craig and Lek unloaded the car in Lek’s drive, Soom and Pang couldn’t believe how much they had bought.
“I thought you were just going into town to get her a lucky wrist or ankle bracelet,” said Soom.
“Drat, I knew there was something else,” replied Ananada. “I was thinking about getting one of those all the way up here. I mentioned it to you, didn’t I, Dok?”
“Yes, I must admit that I forgot too, still I can get one in Bangkok and send it up by registered post next week. Do you have a preference, Soom? For the lucky charm, I mean…”
“No, Mae Dok. You buy whatever you think is best. I’m sure she’ll love it whatever it is.”
“I like the fish… I know people say it’s Chinese, but I think it’s Thai too… a happy, jumping carp… in gold, on a gold chain.” She extended a hand and mea
