Imperfect Perfections✅

To hurt and growth

It is said when life becomes good, too good moving smoothly as planned then don't relax, it is a trap!

Well Na'eemah couldn't fathom if it's a trap or not, because her life has been moving great. More than how she planned. She simply prefer to say the Lord has shown His grace upon her because life has been a smooth ride.

The day Mr Mahmud came, turned out her paranoia was in vain as he appeared really the gentleman. Engaging her in conversations and brought her gifts, a watch and a small fancy bag. After their discussions, he decided to bid them goodbye.

After that their relationship blossomed. He called everyday if he's free and they always have a good talk about each person's day and what they planned to do next. Naeemah loved the attention she was receiving not only from Mr Yaari but also From people. None of them made anything public, in fact he hasn't stated if they are a thing but word travel fast and people are starting to pinpoint her as the lucky girl who stole the eligible bachelor's heart.

Mentally, she blossomed. So she decided to also focus on her own growth. She and Raeesa started attending a skincare class and are more than halfway through, she's planning to start a skincare line and accompany it with a job which she has been looking for now for a while. Beside that, she started a YouTube channel where she shares skincare tips based on what she learnt and tried so far. Life had been good, for the first time she felt a purpose to her life.

She's learning something, creating contents, about to start her business, surrounded by family, a best friend and a partner. What more could she ask for than thank her Lord every passing day.

"Aren't you going to classes? Maami asked coming into the room and standing by the door

"I'm going Maami. I was lost in thoughts" Naeemah replied standing up

"It's unusual, Raeesa isn't here"Mami said furrowing her brows in thought as she knows Raeesa is a punctual person.

"And she hasn't called"Naeemah replied after checking her phone

"Let me go, I'll call her on the way"She added grabbing her bag

"Okay then. You go to Humaira's house after, I will pick you and Zainab there"Maami said as they walked out of the room

"Okay then insha Allah " Naeemah said as they walked to the living room to meet Zainab.

Naeemah bid them goodbye after calling an Uber and headed out. She kept calling Raeesa on the way but she wasn't picking.

Thirty minutes later, she arrived still trying to call Raeesa. After several trials, she went into the building

"Good morning"Naeemah greeted with a smile to which on of the teacher replied

"Morning Naeemah where's your twin? You guys fought "She said with a laugh as Naeemah looked at her in confusion

"No we didn't, isn't she here?

"Raeesa? No. You guys always come together"

"Yes but she didn't drop by today and she isn't picking her calls"

"Ohh Goodness, maybe she's ill"

"Yes and I'm sorry but I have to go check on her"

"Today's lesson is really important you both shouldn't miss it. Why don't you go after the class and pass on what you learnt.

Naeemah hesitated for a while before finally agreeing

"Okay then, I'll leave immediately we are done.
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Undisclosed location
12:56pm
29°c

He looked through the rear mirror as the car moved away and picked his ringing phone

"Speak"

His voice boomed through the speaker so loud the other guy had to hold it back

"Done"

"Good. Now leave I'll meet you there"

"Okay Sir"

"No mistakes"

"No mistakes Sir, just like always"

He barely said anything and then ended the call with his gaze fixed ahead smiling at his yet another successful achievement.
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Humaira's house
1:15pm
30°c

Humaira came down the stairs adjusting her veil and then her wrist watch as she heard The Thundermans song playing in the background knowing Zainab is back from school. Naeemah would be home any moment from now and maybe she'll also come with her Best friend Raeesa.

Humaira is genuinely and deeply happy at how progressive Naeemah has become. With her now being a content creator, a soon to be entrepreneur, learning new things, getting an amazing best friend and most importantly trying to let herself  grow. She's also happy with how things are turning out with Mr Yaari,  turned out Humaira was being worried for no reason whatsoever as Mr Yaari is proving himself wrong to her assumptions.

"I'm heading to the office Zainab. If Naeemah is back let her know  there's Red velvet cake  with cream frosting  in the fridge and I'll be back before you guys leave"

"Okay then. Stay safe"Zainab said turning to look at her

"You too" humaira said walking out of the house.
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Naeemah was unease, barely able to sit properly as she headed to Raeesa's place. She was so anxious that she was literally dripping. She heaved a sigh as Raeesa's tall gates came into view. Quickly alighting, she paid the Uber and hurriedly headed in.

She barely greeted the gate man as her thoughts wandered off to her best friend. She went in straight to the living room to meet everyone sitted there with a gloomy face.

She broke into a fit of sweat when she saw Raeesa's mom crying and Raeesa nowhere to be found

"Please let Raeesa be okay, let her be in her room sleeping and let her mom be crying over something else"Naeemah muttered in her mind before gulping and finally spoke up

"Mama where is Raeesa?

That was when everyone's attention snapped to her as Raeesa's mom broke into more tears

"Is she okay? Where's she please" Naeemah pleaded really starting to get worried.

Raeesa's sister look up to Naeemah with tears in her eyes and finally said

"She's kidnapped Naeemah! Yaa Raeesa is kidnapped !!

For a second Naeemah's heart stopped beating, she stood frozen to the spot unable to comprehend what she just heard

"What do you mean? Naeema asked in a tone that is not hers. Barely audible, horse and chocked

"We found her car, and some people saw her being taken away. She was kidnapped Naeemah, Raeesa is kidnapped"

For all Naeemah knows is Raeesa's sister was speaking but she was already heading out.

Her best friend can't be kidnapped,  she wouldn't. Nothing will happen to her, that will be after Naeemah's death!!!!
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