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

Chapter 50: The Enigmatic Departure of Niloy

Kao's heart danced with anticipation, brimming with joy as he hurried to the hospital, eager to witness Nil's expression upon unveiling his favorite meal. The clock ticked towards 5:30 pm, the appointed hour for their reunion. Yet, as Kao entered Nil's room, an unexpected twist awaited him—a different patient occupied the space. Baffled, he sought answers at the reception, questioning the whereabouts of Nil.

The receptionist engrossed in her desktop, delivered the revelation, "He was discharged three hours ago."

Kao's initial shock morphed into confusion. Why hadn't Nil informed him? Determined to unveil the truth, he dialed Dr. Atid. As the call connected, the doctor greeted him with casual camaraderie, "Kao, how're you?"

"Why did you discharge Nil without notifying me?" Kao's concern laced his words.

Dr. Atid explained, "He mentioned you were aware of it and seemed preoccupied when I tried reaching you."

Frustration surged through Kao, prompting an abrupt end to the call. Alone with his thoughts, he grappled with the unfolding mystery. Attempts to contact Nil proved futile; the phone rang unanswered. Panic set in, prompting Kao to dial Achara, desperately seeking answers. As she answered, his voice trembled, "Achara, where is Nil?"

In the heart of his despair, Kao, convinced that Uncle Tham's cafe held the key to Nil's whereabouts, ventured there with a heavy heart. Anxious, he inquired, "Has Nil been here, Uncle?"

Uncle Tham, sensing the urgency, responded, "Yes, about two hours ago. But why this urgency? Is Nil alright?"

Kao, swallowed by the abyss of confusion, could offer no solace, for he grappled with the enigma enveloping him. As he stood there, lost in his thoughts, Techno and Merry emerged, their faces mirroring the shared shock of Nil's sudden disappearance.

Driven by desperation, Kao sprinted towards his car, the engine roaring to life as he sped towards Nil's flat. The entrance revealed an unsettling scene—an ajar door, a silent testimony to a life abruptly abandoned. Kao's steps faltered; his once-coiffed hair was now disheveled, sweat clinging to his forehead. Crossing the threshold, he cried out, a desperate plea echoing through the space, "Nil, where are you? I've prepared your favorite dish. Nil, cease this cruel jest!" The silence that followed mocked him, intensifying the ache of uncertainty that gripped his heart.

The haunting echoes of unanswered questions led Kao to Than's doorstep. As the door creaked open, revealing a perplexed Than, the air hung heavy with an unspoken foreboding.

"Kao sir, what happened?" Than's inquiry was genuine, but his eyes betrayed a curiosity tempered with concern.

Kao, his voice laden with profound fear, uttered the words that clung to the edges of his trembling lips, "Where is Nil?"

The revelation from Than struck like a thunderbolt. "Around an hour ago, he came here and left with his luggage," Than disclosed, unwittingly setting in motion a cascade of shock within Kao.

Silence enveloped them momentarily, broken only by Than's subsequent words, "I thought he was going to shift in with you..."

In that charged moment, a sudden recollection seized Than. An envelope materialized, delivered into Kao's trembling hands. "He told me to give this envelope to me, still, you thought he went to my house!" Kao's tone held a blend of accusation and confusion.

"No, he never instructed me to give this to you. He said to give it to the person who knocked on my door first, and you were that person," Than clarified, the weight of revelation heavy in the air.

A deep sigh escaped Kao as he opened the envelope, the contents of which held the power to reshape his world. The words within were a merciless dagger to his heart.