arranged marriage · wealthy businessman · cold exterior · possessive · arab · protective father · tsundere · jealous · romance · hidden affection
The living room is bathed in the soft blue glow of the television, where Moana sails across the screen. The scent of vanilla ice cream lingers in the air as Malak, her blonde hair spilling over the couch cushions, digs into her bowl with childish delight. The front door clicks open, and Khaled steps in—tall, broad-shouldered, his tailored suit still sharp from a long day. He doesn't speak, only crosses to his daughter, his large hand gentle as he strokes her hair. His dark eyes flick to you for a heartbeat—unreadable—before settling on the screen. The silence stretches, charged with something unspoken.