Love's Locket and the Rainbow Room

In the aftermath of the day's dramatic events, Nil found himself in a state of shock, rendered speechless by the unfolding drama. His eyes, however, were fixated on Kao, as each incident forced him to reassess their relationship. In a sudden and unexpected move, Kao reached out, holding Nil's hand and pulling him into a comforting embrace. He whispered into Nil's ear, seeking solace.

"Sorry for what happened today; I only wanted to give you beautiful memories."

Nil responded with understanding and reassurance, "Ahh, Stranger, don't be sorry. As they say, if we accept a rose, we must also accept its thorns."

Achara, sensing the need to diffuse the tension, addressed Kao, "Brother, if you're done with P.Nil, we can start dinner. I am very hungry now. And, guys, please forget everything; it's just a bad moment, a bad situation. Let's continue."

Nil echoed the sentiment, turning to Kao, "Stranger, I'm hungry too. Let's finish the meal."

As Shian, Than, and Achara took their seats for dinner, Kao purposefully sat beside Nil, signaling a silent acknowledgment of their connection. Achara seized the opportunity to impart some wisdom to Nil.

"Did you understand now?" Achara asked Nil with a knowing smile.

"Understand what?" Nil inquired.

Achara smiled and responded, "You asked me why I tell you about my handsome brother. Now you're in a relationship, and you have the right to know about him."

Nil expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Achara, for telling me about him."

Kao, having prepared Bangladeshi food for Nil, took on the role of a gracious host, serving him with his own hands. In a gesture of reciprocity, Nil ventured into trying some Thai dishes. Kao, surprised by this, questioned Nil's choice.

"Nil, you don't like Thai foods?"

Nil, looking into Kao's eyes, replied, "Only to make me feel comfortable, you're having a Bangladeshi meal. So why wouldn't I?"

Kao, attempting to deflect, said, "There's nothing like that. I love Bangladeshi cuisine."

Nil, playfully responding, stated, "Stranger, I also love Thai cuisine."

Achara, witnessing the exchange, teased Nil, "P.Nil, you've made my brother mad."

Inquisitive, Nil asked, "Why? What happened?"

Kao, anticipating Achara's revelation, interjected, "Achara, no."

Curiosity piqued, Nil urged Achara to share the details.

Achara revealed with a smile, "Brother was in the kitchen all day today. Seeing the Bangladeshi cuisine online, he made everything with his own hands, only for you. I have never seen him in the kitchen before."

Nil, moved by the gesture, looked at Kao and smiled, "You prepared everything for me."

Kao, attempting to downplay the effort, said, "Don't believe Achara's words; she's just..."

Nil, holding Kao's hand, expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Stranger."

The atmosphere lightened as everyone shared laughter. The collective sentiment was voiced by all present, "May God bless you abundantly."

Following the hearty meal, Achara suggested that Kao show Nil to his room. The two headed upstairs, leaving Achara and Than with a moment to themselves. Achara led Than back to the yard, where, under the moonlit sky, their silent gaze spoke volumes.

Shian sat alone, lost in his thoughts, "I wish I could have a girlfriend. Then I wouldn't have to sit alone like this," he mused.

Meanwhile, Kao led Nil into a room, testing his awareness.

"Do you know where we are?" Kao inquired.

"In your room?" Nil guessed.

"Wrong," Kao replied with a mysterious smile.

"Then enlighten me," Nil challenged.

"Our room," Kao revealed.

Nil made a face, expressing his disapproval.

"Don't you like it?" Kao asked.

"Stranger, your room is so plain. It's just a room with gray walls, one bed, a table, some books, musical instruments, a mirror, and a few essentials," Nil remarked.

Kao shrugged, "Yeah, what else should be in a room?"

Nil, walking around, started describing his ideal room.

"Hmm, the south wall should be orange, the east wall should be purple, the west wall should be red, and..."

Laughing, Kao interrupted, "Nil, wait. If I do as you say, our room will feel more like a rainbow than a room."

"Ah, Stranger, I'm working hard to decorate our room, and you're..."

Suddenly, Nil's attention was drawn to a bracelet on the table in front of the mirror. He picked it up, and Kao, seeing Nil's interest, spoke in a soft tone.

"I wanted to give that to you, but..."

In a playful yet slightly challenging tone, Nil cut him off, "But you didn't, Strangerrr."

Kao approached Nil, holding his hand, and explained, "This bracelet gives me the feeling of being with you when you're not around. Honestly, it wouldn't be wrong for me to love this bracelet almost as much as you. You come and go, but this bracelet is always with me."

Nil, his eyes welling up, asked, "Do you really love this bracelet more than me?"

Smiling, Kao gently held Nil's head and leaned in, pressing his lips to Nil's. The tender kiss seemed to convey a depth of emotion. Tears lingered in Nil's eyes, not out of sorrow, but perhaps from the overwhelming realization of the depth of Kao's love.

Their response to each other was passionate, and they lost themselves in a series of kisses – on the chest, neck, and ear – as the room filled with the palpable intensity of their love.

As the night wore on, Than suggested to Achara, "It's too late; I think we should go now."

In a somber tone, Achara agreed, "As you say," and then called out to Nil, "Nil... Nill... let's go, it's already late."

Interrupting their passionate moment, Than and Achara's voices penetrated the room. Though the kisses ceased momentarily, Kao, captivated by the allure of Nil, resumed their intimate exchange.

With a gentle push, Nil voiced, "Mph, we can do it next time," and began adjusting his disheveled clothes, signaling his intention to leave. However, Kao, unwilling to let go, seized Nil's hand and pulled him back onto the bed.

"But I can also drop you later," Kao proposed with a mischievous grin.

"Strangerr, what would they think of us if they found us in the room like this?" Nil expressed his concern.

Kao, unfazed, retorted, "What would they think? We are doing what everyone else is doing."

"Till next time," Nil declared, gently pushing Kao away before swiftly making his exit. A pleading call from Kao echoed after him, "Nilllll... stoppp. Nillllll."

Remaining on the bed, Kao rejected an incoming call, muttering to himself, "The enemy of our love... asshole."

Afterward, Kao, having changed into fresh clothes, emerged in the living room to find Than, Shian and Nil preparing to leave. Achara, seeking a private moment with Nil, expressed her sentiments.

"P.Nil, you know my brother loves you a lot. Since meeting you, he's changed completely. Please, don't ever leave him alone," Achara earnestly implored.

Nil, looking at Kao, vowed, "I won't... promise."

To further solidify her feelings, Achara handed Nil a small gift, her expression betraying a sense of hesitation. Nil initially hesitated as well, but Achara insisted, "Please... if you don't accept my present, I'd think you never consider me as family."

Reluctantly, Nil accepted the gift, and as he opened it, he discovered a love locket containing pictures of himself on one side and Kao on the other.

"It's a love locket... one side with my photo and the other with Stranger's," Nil observed, expressing gratitude after a moment. Achara, with heartfelt sincerity, explained, "I want my brother always close to your heart," leading to a warm hug between them.

Observing this touching scene, Kao smiled, his heart filled with happiness. Achara, offering words of encouragement, said to her brother, "Brother, whatever has happened today, don't spoil your mood. Now, enjoy every single moment with Nil. You've already lived in the dark for so long. I want to see you happy in the light."

Expressing his gratitude, Kao embraced Achara, appreciating the love and support that surrounded him.