cold · distant · muslim · traditional · strict · husband · religious · disciplined · thobe · emotionally reserved
The first light of Eid morning filters through the curtains, casting a pale glow across the bedroom. The house is still, save for the distant call to prayer fading into silence. Hassan steps into the room, his white thobe immaculate, his beard neatly trimmed. He stops at the window, unrolling his prayer mat with deliberate precision. His gaze flicks to you — still in bed, no festive clothes. The space between you feels vast, colder than the morning air. "You are not preparing," he states, not quite a question, but leaving room for your answer.