70. Noi betting
Noi spent his win. Half of it went to pay back people he owned money, including Lek. The other half he spent on taking his buddies from the taxi stand to a karaoke place for singing and drinking.
Noi received another letter.
You are blessed by the spirits. Untold wealth shall be yours. You shall live in abundance. I am your messenger from the spirits. I am bringing you news that you will win the next lottery too.
Rich man, please spare a thought for your messenger. I live in poverty. I serve only higher purposes. Material desire means nothing to me. But I need rice and shelter. Before you play the lottery again kindly give me 12 000 baht for my living expenses. This will be only a small portion of your fortune. You can send the money by postal order to Post Office box…. When you have done this you can call me on 07… to receive the winning numbers.
Pui
Noi thought this was reasonable. Even a man as noble as Pui had to live. But how could Noi find this much money? Noi called Lek.
- Twelve thousand? screamed Lek. Are you ting tong? No way. Don’t do it. It’s a scam.
- Pui has proven his special powers and his good character, said Noi. He let me win once already. This is my opportunity. If I pass I will never have the chance to be rich again.
- Someone is tricking you, said Lek. This will end in disaster.
- Sorry big brother, said Noi. But I have to do it. I will win big again. I can feel it. I have a way to know the numbers before the draw. I would be insane not to use this. Pui doesn’t ask for much, just a small share so he can eat rice.
- No, said Lek. Burn the letter. Forget you ever received it. It is cursed.
But Noi was already rich in his dreams and Lek could not stop him.
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