‘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).

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You can read all the Agnes and Archie stories HERE.