All Strings Attached

Chapter 20

Win's interest spiked up and he listened attentively

"He fell down in the water and almost drowned. Without thinking about anything else, I jumped into the river and saved him " He said, his voice heavy "I fucking saved him! He owe me a life. That.. That son of a bitch"

Win frowned, unable to tell why Bright was so mad at that young boy.

"Everyone praised me. I was a fucking hero to them. The boy's parents wanted to meet my family personally to thanks them" Bright's voice lowered "If only I knew the man was a police officer"

Win's ear stood up at the mention of the officer. From the very start, he had a feeling that this story was very familiar to him

"My dad had been stealing breads here and there and the whole village has reported it" Bright growled "A fucking piece of bread to fill his kid's and wife's stomach! How fucking insane and selfish is that?"

Win looked at his face, afraid to hear the rest

"The person who came to thanks my dad for saving his son's life pulled his gun out and asked him to surrender."

Win's heart was beating so fast he was afraid Bright might sense his fear. It can't be like this..

"My dad didn't surrender. How can he leave his 12 years old kid and wife alone to suffer? He merely resisted and " Bright stoped before continuing without a single expression on his face "And the officer shot him in front of my eyes"

Win's heart dropped. For a second, he forgot how to breath.

"In front of my mom." He continued" We had to choose between dying with hunger or dying under police. I protested! Went to the police for justice but it turned out anyone who resist against Officer could be kill with little to no account."

Win looked at his face, his eyes horrified. Bright stared back at him and replied to his unasked question"My mom was a weak person and the thought of raising a child alone scared her. She attempted suicide two days later and thats when I realised how much she loved my dad. She didn't waste much time to recombine with him"

Win's heart physically itched as he imagined Bright's condition at that moment. He didn't deserve any of that! If only he could find the person who was responsible for this mess.

He could hear his own heartbeat as fear took over him . What if he really found out who was responsible for this?

"Where did you live..?" Win asked, his face pale. He has to prove his fear wrong.

"Ao Nang" He whispered and Win closed his eyes, keeping them close for a long time.

Bright kissed Win's head and pulled him closer "Thats when I learnt not to rely on anyone and hunt the justice by yourself"

Win didn't say anything. He just cuddled with Bright closer, afraid if he let him go,  he will lose him forever.

Bright glanced at him and smiled, kissing his jawbone "What happened to you?"

"I am sorry.." Win whispered, his lips numb "I am sorry.."

Bright kissed his lips, putting the warmth back into them.

"Don't worry about it" Bright said, his voice soft "Forget about it like it was just a nightmare"

"Have you moved on?" Win asked , his voice hopeful. Bright stared at him blankly and didn't reply instead he pushed his face in Win's neck, inhaling his scent.