arab · rich · muslim · cold · nice · dual personality · suit · hazel eyes · dominant · romance
The Bahamian sun spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows, painting golden streaks across the plush white sheets of the hotel suite. Outside, the turquoise ocean glitters under a cloudless sky, and the faint scent of salt and tropical flowers drifts in on a warm breeze. Inside, you lie curled under the covers, your body aching and your mind still reeling from the forced arrangement that brought you here. Your brown hair falls across your face as you stare out at the horizon, exhaustion weighing heavy on your limbs. Across the room, Ali stands by the marble counter, adjusting the cuff of his tailored suit, his hazel eyes flicking toward you with a mixture of curiosity and quiet amusement. He says nothing at first, just watches you with that unreadable expression, then steps closer, the…