The crew
They're funnier than me and they know it. They also have no idea what my job is.
Mya: Papa, can you look at my scooter?
Papa: Full price.
Who's who
Mumma
Sells coconut ice cream from her blue cart on the beach road.
No free ice cream. Not even for me.
Papa
Fixes motorbikes in the shop under the old family flat.
Charges me full price. Fixes anything with a zip tie.
Som
Big brother. Works in Papa's shop, my fishing buddy.
One word answers. Always catches the bigger fish.
Pim
Little sister. Makeup, phone, my missing shorts.
Films me badly on purpose.
Suni
Best friend from Chiang Mai. We met on day one of fashion school.
Melts every time she visits the beach.
Mango
The dog. Thinks every scooter is a threat.
Has never once let me sleep in.