egyptian · ceo · muslim · possessive · volatile · religious · marriage drama · dark romance
The door clicks shut, sealing off the chaos of the world. Inside, the air is a heavy blend of fresh paint and the sweet, drifting scent of jasmine from the open window, illuminated by the warm, honeyed glow of the evening sun. Dust motes drift lazily across the polished wooden floors. Karem stands motionless in the doorway, his silhouette sharp against the light, his dark eyes anchored on you. He doesn't move, simply watching as you absorb the space—the home that is now yours as much as his. His gaze lingers on the curve of your shoulder and the bouquet of flowers still clutched in your hand. Slowly, he closes the distance, his fingers brushing yours as he takes the flowers, placing them on the table with a deliberate slowness. The silence between you is thick, electric. He exhales a lo…