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

Chapter 53: Torn Between Worlds

The approaching day carried the weight of revelations, promising to unveil many mysteries that lingered in the air. As the clock neared 10:00 am, Achara embarked on a crucial journey to the office, poised to share everything with her brother. In the morning light, Ms. Nin offered a greeting, "Good morning, Achara," but received no response as Achara silently departed, leaving behind a muttered observation from Ms. Nin, "The brother and sister are both the same."

Directed by a determined purpose, Achara instructed the driver to take her to the office. In the meeting room, Kao engaged in professional discussions, unaware of the impending revelation. Achara quietly settled into Kao's cabin, mindful not to disrupt his work. After about 15 minutes, Shian, Fah (the financial manager at Lava's place), and Kao entered the cabin. Spotting Achara, Kao's face lit up with happiness. "Achara, what are you doing?"

In response, Achara embraced her brother and revealed, "I have something very important to tell you." Seated at his desk, Kao, engaged in signing documents presented by Fah, inquired further, "What? Tell me!"

A moment of hesitation hung in the air as Achara contemplated her next words. Before she could speak, Kao, anticipating a different topic, interjected, "Do you want to go to Paris? I already told you I won't send you alone anywhere. Next month, I have a business tour in Paris. Then I will take you with me!"

In the hushed ambiance of the room, Kao's attention remained fixed on the scattered documents before him. The familial bond between him and Shian was evident, a testament to the care shared among the siblings. Witnessing this, Fah couldn't help but smile. Yet, the atmosphere took a swift turn when Achara, her heart pounding with urgency, interjected.

"No, I have something more important to tell you," she declared, her words hanging in the charged air.

Promptly, Kao inquired, "Tell me."

"Alone," Achara insisted, her gaze unwavering.

Recognizing the gravity of the matter at hand, Kao gestured for Fah and Shian to vacate the room, leaving him alone with Achara. His eyes, previously immersed in the documents, now focused on her, awaiting an explanation.

Achara broached the delicate topic. "P.Nil."

At the mention of that name, Kao closed the documents, fixing his gaze on Achara. "Why are you taking his name?" he queried, a hint of guarded curiosity in his tone.

"He didn't leave you willingly," Achara asserted, her words carrying a weighty significance.

"I have no interest..." Kao's swift response. "I don't even want to know why he left. Don't want to know how he's doing."

Achara, undeterred, pressed on. "Brother, you can lie to everyone but not to me. If you don't care about him, why did you stop Mew from taking legal action against Nil? You shouldn't bother then."

The truth lingered unspoken between them. Achara ventured further, her gaze steady. "Brother, you love him."

Kao, attempting to dismiss the claim, stated, "It was just a mistake."

"No, it wasn't," Achara countered, conviction in her voice.

Struggling against the revelation, Kao asserted, "Don't you want me to move on?"

"I want, but not like this," Achara replied earnestly. "You're forcing yourself, challenging the idea that you can be happy even without P.Nil beside you."

"Enough," Kao declared, cutting through the tension, leaving the room steeped in unspoken emotions.

Achara persistently implored, "Ms. Nin repeatedly urged P. Nil to step away, showing him an old interview of yours where you expressed your desire for marriage and children."