Kaiser

He died four days later.

-What about the second marriage? -Didn't happen.

All the problems began because he wanted to marry her.

Oh.

Her siblings didn't want her to marry Edgar Allan Poe.

That's why they had him kidnapped, poisoned and left for dead.

Come on!

You look for murder and conspiracy in everything, isn't it?

This is not a conspiracy theory. It's an alternate history.

You should know that.

The shop around the corner is still open.

Can you bring me some cold drinks?

-Please? -Okay.

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I asked you to bring cold drinks.

Not to scare me like a stalker in a horror movie.

How do you like my artwork?

Honestly, I like the subject more than your artwork.

Just kidding. This is a great sketch.

I've never looked at myself this way.

I drew this last Wednesday when I picked you up from university.

-Hmm? -Hmm.

I know I gifted the tab to you.

But that doesn't mean you'll only draw me.

Fine.

What's wrong?

You should act dumb only with someone who'll buy it.

You think I drew you only because you gifted me this?

What are you trying say? Be direct.

You, Joya and I have been business partners for over a year.

We've spent the night in so many places.

We've been to weird places.

-We've dealt with problems. -Hmm.

You've trusted me through it all.

You know Joya and I can't stand each other.

Still, you hang out with me.

You're here to see me off before I leave for Chittagong.

I didn't ask for a commentary on our lives.

Tell me what you really want to say.

If you want...

I love you.

I love you.

Why are you so surprised?

We could've just been business partners.

We had a lot of options.

But sometimes...

life doesn't let us choose an alternative despite so many options.

We're stuck at one.

Bloody lightning and its wrong timing!

If it struck when I proposed to you it would've made for a romantic mood.

-Hey. -Hmm?

Let's go to Chittagong together.

You can go there and decide.

If you say yes, then it'll be our first tour.

And if you say no...

it'll be our last one.

Okay. Let me drop you home.

Hello. Tell me.

Hello, Joya.

So, uh...

I have to urgently leave for Magura.

Tomorrow...

Mom is going to Trishal.

Reba will be alone at home. So...

I have to stay with her until she's back.

What the hell? How can she leave town all of a sudden?

She should've told you earlier.

You know how Mom is.

I was waiting to see you at dinner.

Anyway...

I'll tell the professor you're sick.

Okay, bye. I'll call you once I board the bus.

Okay. Have a safe journey.

You shouldn't depend on others to create the mood.

You have to do certain things yourself.

Sir, we're here.

Sir, we've reached.

Hmm?

Sir, we're ready.

Hmm.

-Malek. -Yes, sir?

-How're you doing? -I'm fine.

-How's your wife doing? -Sir, I'm unmarried.

-Is that so? -Yes.

Oh.

-How about your family? -I stay alone.

My parents died long ago. And I don't have any siblings.

-Oh. Is it? -Yes.

-Which floor? -Second floor.

This way, sir.

Sir!

This is our investigating officer Mojid Karim.

Sir.

Sir, I was on my way to the police station

to get the initial report done.

Then I heard you're coming here to survey the crime scene.

So I stayed back.

We could've mailed you all the autopsy reports.

-Yes, sir. -You could've checked them later.

You seem a bit tired, sir.

The Officer-in-Charge was here. I'm here too.

You could've come by later.

-Mojid. -Sir.

Surveying the crime scene is thrilling.

It's better to watch the live match than the highlights.

-Right. -Sir.

Sir...

-Sir? -Sir!

Sir?

Sir...

Sir.

-Water. -Yes, sir.

Sir.

Sir.

Hope you've already collected the physical and trace evidence.

Yes, sir.

I ruined the interior decoration of the crime scene.

-No problem. We'll take care of it. -Yes.

Maybe you shouldn't have watched the match from the VIP lounge, sir.

-Really? -Sorry, sir.

Okay.

-The main door looks alright. -Yes, sir.

-No signs of forced entry. -Right.

I think the killer knew them.

-Is it? -Yes.

What did the watchman say?

He said no one has been here in the last two days except the maid.

The maid came this morning like she usually does.

She's the one who discovered the bodies.

-She's giving her testimony now. -Okay.

-Did they live here on rent? -Yes.

They were friends. Their parents don't live in Dhaka.

The girl in the "pista" dress is Saba.

-And the other one is-- -Joya.

-Have you seen the file already? -No.

Oh.

-Malek. -Yes, sir.

It's not "pista" colour. It's olive.

Just like olive, the fruit.

-Got it? -Yes.

Please carry on.

They used to study in a private university.

-Were they pursuing BBA? -Yes, sir.

Was that on the key ring too?

-I just guessed it. -Oh.

Joya was at home all day.

Saba came back after 12 a.m.

They often used to return home late.

-Is it? -Yes.

-The maid came at 7:30 a.m. -Okay.

So the murder happened between 12 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

But CCTV footage doesn't show anyone entering during that time.

Yes, sir.

Maybe the killer or the killers were already in the flat.

Since they were probably known to the victims.

What do you mean by "killer or killers"?

Sir, there might have been more than one killers.

There are no signs of struggle in the room.

Saba has only a superficial cut and a defence injury.

And Joya has no wounds on her body except her throat.

Maybe there are two people behind the murders.

And they killed them in two different ways.

The bedsheet is missing and they've wiped off all traces.

We didn't get any footprints or fingerprints.

No signs of sexual assault as of now.

Looks like a pre-meditated murder.

Maybe not.

Maybe Saba was the target.

First, the killer knocked Joya unconscious.

Then he murdered Saba.

Saba has been stabbed twice in the abdomen.

Defence injuries on her arms and face.

Both carotid arteries slashed.

Deep gash on the throat from left to right.

It's clear that the killer had grabbed her from the back and slit her throat.

Then the killer realised his blunder.

And murdered Joya to mislead us.

It's evident from the minor cut on her throat.

Like you said, he wiped off all the traces of evidence.

So you probably didn't find laptops or mobiles.

-Did you find anything? -No, sir.

Maybe I'm right.

Maybe not.

Maybe your assumptions is correct.

We won't know until we get the autopsy report.

-Malek. -Sir.

Ask all the neighbours what they know and be thorough.

-Send me a detailed report by tonight. -Okay, sir.

I'll see you later.

I've got some work now.

-Mojid. -Yes, sir.

-I'll get going. -Sir.

You can go.

You?

What are you doing in my room?

How did you get in?

-You left the main door open. -Huh?

Oh.

-You can't just walk in. -Why not?

We've been out of practice for three days.