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

Chapter 52: Love, Sacrifice, and Redemption

In the midst of Lava's confusion and fear, Inspector Wirat adeptly used the smart key to gain access to the room. As the situation unfolded, a lady constable swiftly fastened handcuffs onto Lava's trembling hands. Panic surged through Lava, and in a desperate plea, she turned to Kao, uttering, "Kao, help me... I love you. Everything I did was for you..."

"And that contemptible Nil doesn't even love you; he ran away..." she asserted, clutching at the last threads of hope. The police were poised to lead her away, but a flicker of expectation emerged as Kao intervened, instructing them to halt. In that precarious moment, Lava held onto the belief that Kao would be her salvation.

Yet, to her dismay, rather than extending a lifeline, Kao adjusted his attire, approached her, and delivered words that shattered her world, "Someone who was once yours can be snatched away. And I was never yours.''

''And now I don't even know you."

Lava's tear-filled eyes pleaded for comprehension as the police proceeded to escort her away.
Before Shian's vigilant eyes, Kao handed him a Pendrive. With a nod, Shian headed to the police station.

Now, yearning for a cleansing shower, Kao entered the bathroom. As the water cascaded over him, memories flooded back.

Kao and Inspector Wirat convened at the 'Penthouse Bar' restaurant. At the sight of Kao, the Inspector discerned the depth of his broken spirit. Red and swollen eyes bore witness to Kao's internal torment, and the absence of a smile reflected his profound anguish. Inspector Wirat extended a handshake, inquiring, "Are you alright, Kao?"

Kao's response was a muted murmur.

Inspector Wirat continued, "I heard Nil had gone. Do you still want to find the murderer?"

A resolute "Yes" escaped Kao's lips.

The Inspector cautiously shared, "Kao, we have tried but cannot find any enemy of yours or Nil, except..."

Kao interjected, seeking clarification, "Except who?"

Inspector Wirat revealed, "Lava, your employee and friend."

Kao's deep sigh betrayed inner turmoil as he questioned, "And why do you think so?"

Inspector Wirat presented evidence, displaying Lava's call records. "We have gathered all the phone call details of your employees and a few business clients. Two phone call lists stood out—one to your mother, and the other to Lava. Many of her call details were conveniently deleted, right after Nil was admitted to the hospital."

Fists clenched, anger surged through Kao. "..."

Inspector Wirat emphasized, "You know very well, that Nil was not the apple of her eye. She is the only one who benefits from Nil's death."

"I will confront her," Kao declared, poised to confront Lava. However, Inspector Wirat intervened, cautioning, "Lava is very clever. She even managed to delete her phone records. You have to devise a plan to make her confess her crimes."

And thus, Kao devised a strategic plan to elicit Lava's confession.

In the quiet confines of the police station, Shian arrived, finding Lava already confined to the lockup, her tears flowing freely. Despite his initial reluctance, Shian approached her, silent but present.

Lava pleaded amidst sobs, "Shian, please tell Kao to forgive me..."

Shian, his voice laced with disdain, responded, "How can you be so shameless? Committing a crime and still expecting forgiveness?"