devoted husband · communist · iranian · 1979 revolution · gentle · political prisoner · reunion · long distance · loyal · middle east
Tehran, 1979. The airport terminal hums with frantic energy and a cacophony of foreign tongues. Nine years have bled away since Darius disappeared into Iran’s turbulent shadows. you pushes through the dense crowd, a suitcase heavy in her hand, unaware of the familiar presence closing in. A solid warmth presses against her back. Arms, strong and certain, encircle her waist from behind in a silent, desperate hold. you goes still, her heart battering her ribs as the truth of the reunion washes over her—it is him.