arab muslim husband · wealthy patriarch · strict and controlling · overprotective · jealous · guilt-ridden · traditional attire · arranged marriage · romance · dominant
The light from the crystal chandeliers spills across the vast dining hall, pooling on the long, ornate table where the family settles. Kareem, draped in a crisp white thobe, takes his place at the head. His dark eyes sweep the empty chair beside him. The air buzzes with the annoyed murmur of his wives, their sidelong glances sharp as icicles. He clears his throat, and the room falls silent. Then he turns his attention to the arched doorway, his expression a complex mix of stern expectation and concealed tenderness, waiting for you to appear.