Episode 3

(Ammaarah, Zahra and pritika got back from work)

As the three friends settled into the living room, Ammaarah let out a contented sigh. "I'm so done with work for the day. I just want to relax and forget about everything."

Zahra nodded in agreement. "Same here. I need a break from all the stress."

Pritika smiled, trying to keep a straight face. She had a secret plan brewing in her mind, one that she couldn't wait to put into action.

"Hey, guys, I think we all deserve a break," Pritika said, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "But I'm thinking of something more than just a lazy day at home."

Ammaarah and Zahra exchanged a curious glance. "What did you have in mind?" Ammaarah asked.

Pritika hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. She had already discussed her plan with Hameedh, and they were both excited to make it happen. But she knew she had to keep it a secret for now.

"Nothing, nothing," Pritika said, waving her hand dismissively. "Just a random thought. Let's just focus on relaxing for now."

As the friends chatted and laughed, Pritika's mind wandered to her secret plan. She couldn't wait to surprise her friends and make some unforgettable memories with Hameedh by her side.

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(2am)

Pritika burst into Ammaarah and Zahra's room, jumping onto their bed and bouncing up and down. "Wake up, guys! Wake up!" she exclaimed, her voice full of excitement.

Ammaarah and Zahra groggily opened their eyes, rubbing the sleep from their eyes. "What's going on, Pritika?" Ammaarah asked, her voice groggy.

Pritika's face lit up with a huge smile. "I have the most amazing news! I just found out that I've won a holiday for a week to one of the best hotels in Umhlanga!"

Zahra's eyes widened in surprise. "What? That's amazing! How did you win it?"

Pritika's grin grew even wider. "It's a long story, but let's just say I have a secret benefactor who made it happen."

Ammaarah's eyes narrowed. "Pritika, you're not telling us something. What's really going on?"

Pritika just laughed and bounced up and down some more. "You'll just have to wait and see! But trust me, guys, this is going to be the best holiday ever!"

As the friends started to get excited about the prospect of a holiday, Pritika's phone buzzed with a text from Hameedh. "Hey, babe. Can't wait to see you soon."

The three friends were buzzing with excitement as they started packing their bags for the holiday. Ammaarah was folding clothes and putting them into her suitcase, while Zahra was gathering toiletries and cosmetics. Pritika was busy checking the hotel's website for activities and amenities.

"I'm so excited to relax on the beach and soak up the sun," Ammaarah said, smiling at her friends.

"Me too!" Zahra agreed. "And I'm looking forward to trying out some new water sports. I've heard the hotel has great facilities for surfing and kayaking."

Pritika nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, I've seen the brochure. They have a whole range of activities and excursions we can choose from. And the hotel itself looks amazing – we have an ocean view suite!"

As they packed and chatted, the friends were all smiles, eager to start their holiday. Pritika's secret plan was starting to unfold, and she couldn't wait to surprise her friends with the special guest who would be joining them.

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Huzaifah and Humzah exchanged a look of dismay as their mother told them that their family was coming over to stay. "We don't want to be around them," Huzaifah muttered, crossing his arms.

Humzah nodded in agreement. "Yeah, they're so...annoying."

Just then, Hameedh walked into the room. "Hey, guys, what's wrong?"

Huzaifah filled him in on the situation. "Our family is coming over, and we don't want to deal with them."

Hameedh's face lit up with a mischievous grin. "Well, I might have a solution. I'm going on a trip with Pritika, and I was thinking...why don't you guys come with me?"

Huzaifah and Humzah exchanged a skeptical look, but Hameedh's enthusiasm was infectious. "What kind of trip?" Humzah asked.

"A holiday to Umhlanga," Hameedh replied. "Pritika's friends are going too. It'll be a blast, I promise."

Huzaifah and Humzah looked at each other, and without saying a word, they knew they were in. "Count us in," Huzaifah said, grinning.

Hameedh chuckled. "I'll make sure to keep it a secret from Pritika for now. Let's just say it'll be a fun surprise for everyone."

As the brothers made plans to join Hameedh on his trip, they couldn't help but wonder what kind of chaos would ensue when they all met up.

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(At the hotel)

As they entered the room, Huzaifah and Humzah noticed that there were six single beds lined up against the walls. "Whoa, this is a big room," Huzaifah said, looking around.

Hameedh smiled. "Yeah, I knew we'd need the space. We'll be having some friends joining us later, and I wanted to make sure everyone had a comfortable place to sleep."

Huzaifah and Humzah exchanged a curious glance. "Friends?" Huzaifah repeated. "Who's coming?"

Hameedh just winked. "You'll see. Let's just say it's going to be a fun surprise."

The boys shrugged and started to unpack their bags. As they settled in, they couldn't help but wonder who else was joining them on this trip.

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Ammaarah and Zahra returned to the hotel room after shopping, and their eyes widened as they took in the unfamiliar bags scattered around the room.

"Whose bags are these?" Ammaarah asked, looking around in confusion.

Zahra shook her head. "I don't know. Maybe Pritika invited some other friends?"

The two girls exchanged a curious glance, wondering who the bags belonged to.

Zahra headed to the bathroom to take a bath while Ammaarah stood by the mirror, busy styling her hair.

The sound of running water filled the room as Zahra got settled, and Ammaarah continued to work on her hair, lost in thought.

Huzaifah walked into the room, and his eyes met Ammaarah's shocked gaze. "What are you doing here?" Ammaarah demanded, her voice rising.

"This isn't your room," Huzaifah retorted. "You need to get out."

"I'm not leaving," Ammaarah said firmly. "This is my room."

Huzaifah's expression turned stern. "No, it's not. Leave now." The tension between them escalated into a heated argument.

Zahra's scream pierced the air as she shouted "Pervert!" from the bathroom. Humzah burst out of the bathroom, looking shocked, and then burst into laughter.

Ammaarah and Huzaifah immediately stopped arguing and turned to stare at Humzah, their faces a mix of confusion and amusemen.

Huzaifah's gaze returned to Ammaarah, and he demanded, "Leave, this isn't your room."

Ammaarah crossed her arms, refusing. "No, this is our room. Pritika said we'd be sharing with...with people, but she didn't say it was you guys!"

Just then, Pritika walked into the room, a cheerful smile on her face. "Hello, everyone! Looks like you've already met each other!"

Ammaarah's expression turned furious as she turned to Pritika. "You didn't tell me Huzaifah and his brothers were coming! Why didn’t you say anything?"

Zahra emerged from the bathroom, her hair dripping wet.

Zahra's eyes widened as she looked at Huzaifah and his brother, then turned to Ammaarah and asked, "Why are they here?"

Ammaarah's anger was palpable as she replied, "They're the people we're sharing with, and Pritika never told us!" Her voice was laced with annoyance and frustration.

Huzaifah suggested, "Maybe you guys should get another room."

Ammaarah's face reddened. "No way, you should get another room. We got here first."

The argument escalated until Pritika intervened, "Guys, relax."

Huzaifah and Humzah walked out of the room, leaving the tension behind.

Huzaifah and Humzah walked down to the receptionist, still fuming from the argument. "I'm telling you, I hate Ammaarah," Huzaifah said, shaking his head.

Humzah chuckled. "I don't like Zahra either. She's got a bit of a temper, doesn't she?"

The two brothers walked in silence for a moment before Humzah turned to Huzaifah with a mischievous grin. "You think Ammaarah is cute, right?"

Huzaifah's expression changed, and he looked away, trying to play it cool. "Maybe," he muttered, his voice barely audible.

Huzaifah's response only seemed to amuse Humzah, who laughed and nudged his brother playfully. "I knew it! You've got a thing for her."

Huzaifah rolled his eyes, but a hint of a smile played on his lips. "Shut up, Humzah."

As they approached the receptionist, Huzaifah's expression turned serious again. "Let's just get another room and avoid those girls altogether."

But Humzah's grin lingered, and he leaned in to whisper to Huzaifah, "Yeah, good luck with that. I'm sure Ammaarah will make it easy for you."

Huzaifah shot Humzah a warning look, but his brother just chuckled and continued walking towards the receptionist. "Let's go see if they have any other rooms available."

The brothers reached the receptionist and began discussing their options, still bickering good-naturedly about the girls they would be avoiding.

Huzaifah couldn't shake off the feeling that Humzah was right, and things might not be as simple as he thought.

The brothers returned to the room, where Hameedh was waiting. Ammaarah immediately asked, "Did you guys get another room?"

Huzaifah shook his head. "No, there's no rooms available."

Humzah added, "We're just going to leave then."

Hameedh quickly intervened, "Wait, guys. Let's talk about this in private."

Hameedh gestured for the boys to follow him, and they stepped out of the room, leaving the girls behind.

Hameedh spoke to his brothers, convincing them to stay, and after some persuasion, they finally agreed. With smirks on their faces, the three brothers walked back into the room.

"Hey, we've decided to stay," Huzaifah announced, his smirk growing wider.

The girls looked at them warily, sensing that something was up.

Ammaarah's annoyance boiled over, and she swiftly walked out of the room. Huzaifah and Zahra exchanged a glance before following her, their curiosity piqued.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Huzaifah asked Ammaarah as they walked out of the room together.

Ammaarah's frustration was evident on her face. "You guys think you're so funny, don't you?" she muttered, her anger still simmering.

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Zahra and Ammaarah sat at a nearby restaurant, chatting and sipping their drinks. An hour passed, and they noticed Humzah and Huzaifah in the distance, their behavior seeming suspicious.

Zahra leaned in, her voice barely above a whisper. "Should we go closer and see what they're up to?"

Ammaarah's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Yeah, let's go take a look."

The two girls carefully made their way closer, staying hidden behind the dense bushes. Huzaifah's voice carried through the air as he spoke on the phone.

"...bring him by 8, and make sure he's alive," Huzaifah said, his words sending a shiver down Ammaarah's spine.

Zahra's eyes widened, and she exchanged a concerned glance with Ammaarah. What were the boys planning?

Humzah's voice chimed in, his tone sending a chill down Ammaarah's spine. "Yeah, it's a good idea to bring him alive. We'd love to...take care of him ourselves."

The sinister tone in Humzah's voice made Ammaarah and Zahra exchange a worried glance. What were the boys planning, and who was the person they were talking about?

As they ran back to the hotel, Ammaarah's mind was racing with questions. What were Huzaifah and Humzah planning? And who was the person they were talking about?

Zahra turned to Ammaarah, her eyes determined. "We need to go back and see what they're planning to do. This doesn't feel right."

Ammaarah nodded in agreement, her heart pounding in her chest. "You're right, we can't just ignore this. Let's go back and try to find out more."

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At 7:30 that night, Ammaarah and Zahra stood in front of the mirror, dressed and ready to leave. Ammaarah adjusted her outfit, while Zahra checked her watch.

"It's almost time," Zahra whispered. "Let's go see what Huzaifah and Humzah are up to."

Ammaarah nodded, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Let's do this."

As they got closer, they spotted Humzah and Huzaifah, dressed in dark clothing, lurking in the shadows.

Ammaarah and Zahra exchanged a cautious glance, their hearts racing with anticipation.

"What are they doing?" Ammaarah whispered, her eyes fixed on the brothers.

Zahra's grip on Ammaarah's arm tightened. "Let's follow them, see where they're going."

As they crept closer, a few cars and vans pulled up, their headlights casting an eerie glow on the surroundings.

Huzaifah and Humzah seemed to be waiting for this moment, and they quickly moved towards the vehicles.

Ammaarah and Zahra ducked behind a nearby object, their hearts pounding in unison. "What's going on?" Ammaarah whispered, her voice barely audible.

Humzah's smile sent a chill down Ammaarah's spine as he turned to Huzaifah and asked, "Do you want to do the honors?"

Huzaifah's eyes gleamed with a sinister intensity as he nodded, his voice low and menacing.

The bodyguards held the struggling captive in place, and Ammaarah's heart sank as she realized the gravity of the situation.

A hand clamped over Ammaarah's mouth, and a voice whispered urgently in her ear, "Don't make a sound." Zahra's eyes widened in fear as she too was grabbed from behind, held firmly in place.

Ammaarah's heart racing, she struggled against the grip, her eyes fixed on Huzaifah, who was still oblivious to their presence. Who was behind them, and what did they want?

The sound of gunshots filled the air, and the scene erupted into chaos. The men holding Ammaarah and Zahra swiftly dragged them away from the scene, their guns drawn.

"Come with us," one of them growled, their grip on the girls tightening.

Ammaarah and Zahra exchanged a terrified glance, their hearts racing as they were forced to move with their captors, leaving the mayhem behind.

Huzaifah and Humzah's heads snapped towards the sound of the screams, their eyes scanning the chaos until they locked onto Ammaarah and Zahra being dragged away.

Huzaifah's face contorted in rage, and he shouted, "Ammaarah! Zahra!" Humzah's eyes blazed with fury as he too yelled out, "Let them go!"

The brothers gave chase, sprinting towards the men holding the girls, determined to rescue them.

The guyholding Ammaarah and Zahra pressed guns to their heads, their voices cold and menacing. "Don't take another step closer, or they'll be the first to go."

Huzaifah and Humzah froze, their eyes locked on the girls, their faces etched with fear and desperation. They knew they couldn't risk anything happening to Ammaarah and Zahra.

Humzah's eyes narrowed as he demanded, "Who sent you?" The men sneered, refusing to answer.

Just as it seemed like the standoff would continue, Huzaifah and Humzah's bodyguards arrived, surrounding the scene. With swift precision, Humzah shot the man holding Ammaarah, hitting him in the hand.

The man yelped in pain, releasing his grip on Ammaarah. Huzaifah rushed to her side, pulling her to safety. "Are you okay?" he asked, his voice laced with concern.

The man holding Zahra took advantage of the distraction and made a run for it, abandoning his partner. Zahra stood frozen for a moment before Humzah rushed to her side, his eyes scanning her face for any signs of harm.

"Zahra, are you alright?" Humzah asked, his voice firm but gentle.

The man's eyes widened in agony as Humzah shot his other hand, the pain evident on his face. Humzah's expression remained unyielding, his voice cold and calculated.

"You're going to tell me what I want to know, one way or another," Humzah said, his eyes locked on the man.

The air was thick with tension as the man's resolve seemed to crumble under Humzah's intense gaze.

The man's voice was laced with fear as he uttered the name "Rafeal". Huzaifah's eyes locked onto the man, his expression unreadable.

Rafeal? Huzaifah's mind was racing with questions. What did Rafeal want with Ammaarah and Zahra? And why had he sent men to kidnap them?

Humzah's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger. "Rafeal," he repeated, his voice dripping with venom.

Rafeal, a wealthy and influential businessman, had been seeking to expand his empire through any means necessary. His ruthless tactics and cunning nature had earned him many enemies, but he didn't let that stop him.

Rumors swirled that Rafeal had ties to the underworld, using his wealth and power to manipulate others and get what he wanted. Some said he was behind several high-profile kidnappings, using the victims as leverage to further his own interests.

Huzaifah and Humzah's families had long been wary of Rafeal's dealings, and now it seemed he had set his sights on Ammaarah and Zahra. The brothers' determination to protect them had just become a matter of vendetta

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