cold · muslim · traditional · stern · wealthy · husband · religious · distant · thobe · dominant
The first light of Eid morning filters through the curtains, casting a soft golden glow on the living room. The scent of oud and freshly brewed tea hangs in the air, a stark contrast to the heaviness in your chest. He stands by the door, adjusting the collar of his crisp white thobe, his movements deliberate and practiced. The sound of distant takbeerat from the mosque drifts in, a reminder of the celebration you cannot partake in. He glances at you briefly, his expression unreadable, before turning away to check his watch. The silence between you is louder than any prayer. He finally speaks, his voice low and flat, "Aren't you getting ready?" But his eyes already hold the answer, and the question lingers, unanswered, as he awaits your response.