Disgruntled, but looking forward to seeing Anni, Ravuth went along with Sok to the karaoke
“Where’s Tik?” asked Ravuth.
“He’s working tonight,” said Sok and took a gulp of Johnnie Walker.
Tik had taken the back roads and shortcuts to the three villages nearby to collect Sok’s large cut of the money extorted off Ravuth.
Anni came from the back room several minutes after Ravuth and Sok arrived. She had just finished with one customer who had taken ages and looked happy to see Mr two-stroke Ravuth in the bar. The mamasan encouraged Ravuth to take her now because she would be busy later.
While in the shabby room and after satisfying Ravuth, he asked, “how long have you worked here Anni?”
Anni looked taken aback, customers never asked questions, she was only there to give them relief and
