Imperfect Perfections✅

To happiness or so

The alarm yet again squalled as Na'eemah groaned squinting her eyes and staring at the ceiling. It's yet another day only today she's pretty much excited. She's hopefully going to meet Mr Yaari again and this time she won't lose his card or anything.

She stood up and walked to the bathroom, came out took out a hijab and went out. She headed to the kitchen and after thinking for five minutes decided to make fries and egg sauce for breakfast

It is a popular breakfast for nigerians anyways.

Minutes later, she's done and she headed to the dining and arranged everything before settling down and waiting for Maami and Zainab to come out.

She was so nervous and ended up making everything so quick and now she's fidgeting in her seat.

"Good morning Addah Naeemah" Zainab's voice reached her as she sigh. Finally they are out, she thought they might just not leave today

"Morning Abulle" She replied as she watched Zainab scrunch up her face but says nothing coming to sit next to her

"Where's Maami? Na'eemah asked anxiously

"She's coming" Zainab replied with a shrug grabbing a plate and scooping herself the breakfast made

Na'eemah nodded and listened until she heard the faint and gentle steps of Maami heading towards them

"Good morning Maami" Na'eemah greeted standing up as Maami sat down next to her

"Morning my dear. How are you?

"Alhamdulillah"

"What did you make?

"Fries and egg sauce"

"Ohh, thank you"

Na'eemah gave her a nod and they all dived in with her mind preoccupied with the thought of going out

Should she tell Maami? She's supposed to but then she doesn't know how she will react to it. And she might not be so pleased with the thought of Na'eemah's approach to Mr Yaari. So Na'eemah decided to leave it and intended on telling her afterwards, when things go well hopefully

After breakfast, Maami and Zainab left the house while Na'eemah helped the maids clear the table and she quickly left to make lunch. She had to beat time, go with Humaira and come back before Maami or Zainab is home.
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Tapping her foot impatiently, Na'eemah watched the meeting hall for the umpteenth time as nervousness eats her up and her patience runs thin. She really is about to burst into the Hall. Damn the consequences

Only that Humaira might not be too Happy, Mr Yaari too. So with that thought, she continued sitting down and tapping her foot just like she was doing thirty minutes back. She glanced back at the secretary who was working on her laptop absent-mindedly. She really wished she was so nonchalant too right now

"Okay Na'eemah, breathe in breathe out" She whispered to herself right before her eyes went wide. If he approaches her what does she say?

Hello I'm Na'eemah and I kind of like you and lost your card so I'm here to meet with you again. Ohh I also am here to pretend not to know you'll be here when I totally know and arrange everything

Pretty smooth, she really doubt the truth will help right now but then a lie never fix anything right?

She didn't have time to decide when the meeting door opened and people dressed sophisticatedly walked out talking amongst themselves barely sparing her a glance. The little that either gave her a short look or smile which she replied with a tight one

Finally, her cousin came out in a peach simple and straight gown with her hijab pinned cascading to above her abdomen. Her silver heels matched the silver embroidery on the sleeves and waist on her gown. Next to her was Mr Yaari dressed in a grey kaftan, she saw him in kaftan maybe once or twice and seeing him today in one, makes her head swim.

Clearing her thoughts, she stood up and walked to her cousin who was discussing with Mr Yaari, Humaira's eyes snapped to her cousin and Naeemah could have swear she saw Humaira groan and slightly bent her head down.

Humaira wished her cousin didn't make it. She's just not seeing Na'eemah and Mr Yaari together

"Well hello there cousin" Humaira said dragging Mr Yaari's attention to Na'eemah and snapping Na'eemah's gaze on him

"Hello" Naeemah replied her nervousness eating her up

"Hello, ahmmm..... Na'eemah right? Mr Yaari asked as his gaze lingered on Na'eemah who tried her best not to squirm

"Yes, Naeemah" She replied clearing her throat

"What brings you here? He questioned as her eyes pleadingly snapped to Humaira

"Ahmm I asked her to bring over something I forgot" Her cousin replied, her tone coming out smooth and confident.

More of the reasons Na'eemah wants to be like her cousin

"Ohh, well I'll be leaving. See you next time Mrs Humaira" Mr Yaari said turning to Humaira as Na'eemah groaned

Humaira saw the disappointment dancing in Naeemah's eyes and internally sighed. No matter how hard she tries convincing Naeemah to leave him she wouldn't so its no use anyways. And maybe she's just mistaken, maybe Mr Yaari is really someone Naeemah can find her happiness in. Maybe he has no flaws Naeemah can't tolerate and maybe the best decision for her than Ameer. He might even learn to love her more than Ameer does although Humaira really doubted that. Nonetheless, she doesn't plan on destroying what her cousin dreamed of, If Naeemah wants him then she'll help her get him. Whatever follows at least it was her decision.

"Mr Yaari can you do me a favor and drop off my cousin, I need to finish off some work and the driver isn't around" Humaira knew she didn't lie, she really can't drop off Na'eemah and she knows she played a huge part or step for her cousin

"Sure. Let's go Miss Naeemah" He replied smiling.

Na'eemah nodded and looked at her cousin with grateful eyes who in turn nodded and walked away.

With a deep sigh, she turned to Mr Yaari and followed him out of the building.

After getting to his car and buckling in, they left the premises of the company and hit the road all the while the car maintained an awkward silence.

"Soooooooooo are you going to the office? Naeemah asked unnecessarily dragging the "So"

"Yes, but I might drop for lunch" Mr Yaari replied as Naeemah sighed at his voice. He really has a beautiful voice Tabarakallah

"Ohh okay" She replied simply

"You'll join me yeah? He asked turning to look at her briefly

"Ahmm no it's okay" She replied silently cursing manners. She badly wanted to say YES

"Nonsense, you have to join me. I can't drop you off hungry" He replied

Na'eemah won't argue any longer, mainly because she doesn't want to upset him and also because she wants to spend time with him and eat. She really is hungry

"Okay then" She replied as he sent her a little smile

To which she did a happy dance in her head smiling so widely and fixing her gaze on the window. Maybe she really is finding her happiness... or so?
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