‘It’s not a race!’ called Somchai.
Lamai redoubled her efforts, breaking into as much of a sprint as she could muster while pulling the occupied rickshaw.
‘Watch out for the hole!’
She swerved in front of him, the rickshaw threatening to topple over. Somchai took evasive action to avoid careening into the back of her.
If this was the game, there was no way he would let his sister beat him. He threw himself forward. TheY arrived with a screech in a dead heat.
‘I won!’ Lamai shouted.
‘A draw!’ Somchai shouted.
Behind them, Archie and Agnes wobbled out of their seats unsteadily.
‘Next time, we walk,’ said Agnes. Archie nodded his agreement.
Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).
To read more stories of 100 words based on this week’s prompt, visit HERE.
You can read all the Agnes and Archie stories HERE.
I’m delighted to announce I will be once again partnering with The Book Guild to publish my next novel. ‘All We Cannot Leave Behind’ is due out in February 2024. Stay tuned for plenty more details and news over the coming months!
‘The State Trilogy’ and ‘The Barra Boy’ available now.
IAIN KELLY 
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