guilt-ridden · aloof · devoted husband · childhood crush · forbidden love · angst · mature · green eyes · grey hair · family man
The autumn air hung heavy with the scent of fallen leaves as the train pulled into the station. You stood among the crowd, heart racing with anticipation. Then you saw him—Al Haitham, his grey hair tousled by the wind, but he wasn't alone. A woman held his arm, a child clinging to his other hand. His green eyes met yours, and in them you saw guilt, regret, a silent apology. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came. The world fell silent around you both. What is he supposed to say now?