Morbid curiosity [On Going]

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NADÈJ

"What are you doing outside at this time" A deep voice questioned  from behind me and I quickly turned around

"My God Khalid  don't ever do that!, you  startled me!"

"I didn't  mean to " he simply said

"I came out for some smokes, I can't  sleep you know why" griping my dress

"You want to smoke your  life  away" he frowned.

"It's  not a bad idea"

"It's  dangerous to be out here at this time Nadèj , come let's get you inside" he warned  and held out a hand for me

before turning around to retrace his steps and I followed

"You can always  call me if you need  someone to talk to"

"I thought  about calling but for how long will I continue to bother you with my problems, it's  not fair."

"I'm  not complaining" he didn't  say anything else.

"Do you want to drink something? Tea or coffee?" Hoping he'd  say yes

"I have to get up early tomorrow"

"Is just tea, one cup. I insist."

Khalid  had no idea what time it was but  he woke up with a bad headache and the sound of me whispering .

"Khalid wake up"

"What time is it" he grumbled

"It's  2 in the morning"

"I'll  just go I'll see you later "

"Are sure?" I queried

"I live right next door Nadèj  , I can handle myself "

"Okay."

To the world outside looking in , My life was perfect and I wanted to believe that for years. Salem did all he could to give me what he thought I wanted, I never complaint not once and I pulled my own weight but it was time to let go. I miss my family, my kids, I prayed  to God for the day this loveless marriage will end but I never expected it to end this way, for someone to take them away from me just like that!What could Salem have done to anyone that warrant such brutal attack, He never tells me anything.

End of POV

KHALID'S POV

At the office!

"We have missing person case, It's been weeks now, her family are so concern they want this  published on the paper , there's a reward for anyone who has information  about her where abouts" placing the photo of a young woman infront of me.

"She looked to be in her late 20's" nodding in response

"Publish this, do a great job Khalid , We might be able to save her life"

"You believe she's  alive " staring at him  intently

"If she's  still alive getting the news out there can save her, Every second  you waste  being absurd and curious will only delay her safe return."

"Yes Mr abdou I'll  get to work  immediately" walking out of his office

"Khalid " he called "impress me" nodding to his request

It was 8 pm and I was so exhausted, going to bed seemed to be the only thing  in my mind  at the moment but I thought  to check up on Nadèj , I told her I was coming by to check up on her.

I gave a knock and waited "I'm  sorry I  just back from work" she was on the phone but gestured me to come in. She  put some distance between us and disappeared  into the rest of the house ,private conversation  I guess.

"It was the insurance company" walking back to the Room

"Claims?" I inquired

"It's about my husband's ..... I'm simply exhausted  by everything, They call me every day, it's  funny"

"Normally it's  the other way round, you calling them"

"Not in my case, money means nothing to me"

" I'll  give you  that "

"What's this?" Reachng out for the paper in my pocket"

" It's  work"

"She's  been missing for weeks, I'm  suppose to publish this, there's a reward for anyone who has information  about her where abouts" looking at the picture again

"Poor thing, I can't  imagine what her family must  be going through"

"She disappeared without  a trace, even the police can seem to pin point  as to who or what must  have happen to her"

"I'm  making tea, Do you want  some?"

"I can't  I have to get back quickly, alot of work to do"

"Just one cup, I got this new flavour it's  to die for "

"I'll  have a cup then"

While I wait for Nadèj get back, I quickly folded the paper and back  to my pocket.

"I'm  suppose  to get this finished today, I don't  feel so good"

"Here this will make you feel better"handing me a cup of tea

"It's  a shame, she's  good looking and young"

"Young girls fall prey to such circumstances it's  sad"

"You think that the case with her?'

"It could be"

"You're not feeling well you say?"

" I've been trying to shake it off lately  may be I'm just tired  that's all"

"Have you gone to the hospital?"

"Yes nothing specific just needed rest and a good diet"

"You have nothing to worry about, I will make sure you eat healthy and don't miss meals."

"hmmm...you want to take care of me?"

"You've  been a good friend to me, I will like an opportunity to be a good friend to you too"

"You don't owe me anything Nadèj "

"Well ...I feel like I do so what are we going to do about it?"

"I was thinking may be...If you'll  like to go out sometime" I didn't know if she would say yes.

May be I caught her off guard, her hesitation gave that away " or may  be not" rubbing the back of my neck.

"It's...uhh..yeah sure, I mean  why not" offering a smile.

"Really!" her response stunned me

"I need that, it will help me alot, besides I don't do anything this days, so it will get my mind off things"

"Saturday?"

"Saturday" she confirms?

"Okay I'll  finish this and go home"

Back at my place.
I haven't been here in a long time, for some reason I avoided this room but I've  never felt like this before why now? I should  be satisfied ,This is what I want after all, this is what I do so why don't I feel the Joy like I use to. I feel so lost.no...no!...Khalid  focus it's now or never

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