Fathers and Law: Lom and Fah Book One

Chapter 56

Khun Adi and Mint sat in the living room discussing Fah. Both knew he was innocent but having promised to not say anything about Lom, they had no idea how to defend Fah or keep the police from arresting him.

At first, they remained silent believing it would fade away as there was no evidence to connect Fah to Lom's shooting or disappearance. However, each night the news mentioned Fah as a possible suspect. A knock at the door interrupted their conversation. Mint rose to answer it but her husband grabbed her wrist, stopping her.

"Mint, no, please let the bodyguards answer it. That's what we have them for," said Khun Adi. One of the bodyguards walked past them to the front door and answered it. He returned and announced that police officers wished to speak with Fah. Mint and Khun Adi exchanged worried glances.

"I'll speak with them," said Khun Adi as he rose from his chair. He went to the front door and greeted the officers.

"Hello, sir, we need to speak with your son, Tongfah, please," said the older officer.

"I'm afraid you aren't able to do that at this time. Unfortunately, Fah had a trip to Nan province to visit a friend planned and he left the other day."

"Do you have the address of the friend so local officers there may bring him in for questioning?"

"No, I'm sorry. We only realized the other day when he didn't answer his phone that we didn't have his friend's name or address. However, I'm sure he will call home to check-in. Is there something you would like me to ask him?"

"Please tell him he needs to return home as soon as possible so we can speak with him again. Please remind him he is our prime suspect in the disappearance of Khun Ton's son, Khun Lomnaw," said the younger officer, his chest pushed out and his gaze looking down at Khun Adi.

"I will most certainly give him the message the moment we hear from him," said Khun Adi with a smile.

"Please do so, it would be a pity if we had to have the police in Nan province embarrass him by dragging him out of his friend's house to bring him in for questioning. If that happened even more people would be aware of our interest in him for this investigation," said the younger officer again. Khun Adi merely smiled, bowed his head slightly, and shut the door.

As they walked away the younger officer complained, "They think because they're rich and connected their son doesn't have to bother dealing with us. It's so annoying."

"I disagree. Khun Adi was always an honest judge. He loves his son but I cannot imagine him letting anyone, not even a family member, commit a crime and escape without punishment. However, we have to do what we can with this case until Tongfah is back home. Today we should interview his former employer, Khun Korn, and his coworkers. Tomorrow we'll speak with his university friends and teachers. Someone must know who it is in Nan province that he's visiting. We might even be able to find out the phone number and address.

Khun Adi watched as the two officers walked towards their car. They stopped and stared at the house before continuing on their way.

"I don't like this one bit, Mint. I'm not sure what they're thinking, but I've got a suspicion they aren't investigating anyone but Fah for this crime." He turned and looked at his wife. She stood up, walked over, and hugged him.

"Sweetheart, it will be okay. Everything will be fine, we have to believe that. I wish we could contact Fah. Why don't we go to bed, it's been a long day." She sniff-kissed his neck and cheek and led him by the hand upstairs to their bedroom. They stopped to check on Tin who was sound asleep, before going to their room.