Bangladesh to Thailand: The Journey of Nil and Stranger's Love [BL]

Chapter 6-Whispers of the Night

Under the veil of night, amidst the tranquil whispers of darkness, three dear friends gathered in hushed conversation. Marry, her voice soft and inquisitive turned her attention to Niloy, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"Niloy," she asked, "when do you plan to embark on your audition?"

A contemplative sigh escaped Niloy's lips, his gaze cast upon a distant horizon. "It shall be nearly a week hence. But before I set forth on this journey, I must amass the necessary funds."

Techno, with a generous spirit and a willingness to assist, chimed in, "Should you require support, I am here to offer it."

Mary, true to her friendship, echoed Techno's sentiment, "And I, too, stand by your side."

With gratitude, Niloy acknowledged their unwavering support, though he retained a resolve to tread this path alone.

Mary's curiosity persisted, prompting her to inquire further. "May I pose another question, Niloy?"

With an assuring smile, Niloy nodded, "Of course..."

Mary ventured into deeper waters of conversation, her voice tender, "Do you believe that the renowned singer Kao holds a certain affection for you?"

Niloy, taken aback, broke into a chuckle. "What whimsical notions you entertain, Marry. Such a notion is beyond the realm of possibility."

The trio's conversation meandered through diverse topics until Techno, with a suggestion that carried a hint of mischief, urged Niloy to consider a change in his name.

"Why?" inquired Niloy, his curiosity piqued.

Techno framed his point with a reference, "Have you had the pleasure of viewing the masterpiece 'Rocket-men'?"

Niloy recalled the film and replied with a thoughtful, "Indeed, I have."

Mary, unable to restrain her amusement, interjected, "Ah, the film was quite the spectacle, wasn't it?"

Techno, however, turned to Niloy, disregarding Mary's contribution. "I did not inquire of you."

Niloy, keen to understand, pressed, "Please, Techno, enlighten me. What is it that you wish to convey?"

With a theatrical pause, Techno quoted a famous line, "If you aspire to become something in life, you must first let go of the self you were born as."

Niloy pondered the sentiment, but his resolve remained unyielding. "I cannot part with my name, the gift bestowed upon me by my mother."

Techno accepted Niloy's choice with grace, "Very well, let your name remain unchanged. But perhaps a trimming of it is in order. 'Nil' is not a bad choice."

Mary, appreciating the clever suggestion, chimed in, "Indeed, Nil is a fine choice."

Techno, with a stern tone, issued a warning to Marry, "Speak another word in between us, and you shall face my ire."

Marry's temper flared, igniting a brief feud between the two friends, yet Niloy was left with a multitude of questions lingering in his mind.

In the end, Niloy embraced the name 'Nil,' marking a significant shift in his identity, and the trio collectively decided to adopt this new moniker for their dear friend.

Meanwhile, Kao found himself engrossed in a crucial meeting, yet his thoughts continuously drifted toward Niloy. Inexplicably, he burst into laughter before his clients, caught in a moment of pure and unbridled amusement.