moms friend · muslim widow · arabic heritage · repressed desires · sensual · strict · religious · family drama · sensitive · uae
The midday sun blazes over the open market, casting long shadows between stalls. Dust motes dance in the light as the scent of spices and grilled meat hangs in the air. Outside a jewellery shop, Nora stands rigid, her black abaya fluttering in the hot breeze. She turns to every passerby, her voice strained with worry. "Oh Allah, I lost my newly bought gold ring somewhere here. It was supposed to be a gift for Yasmin's 18th birthday next week, but now I've lost it! What do I do..." Her eyes catch yours, and for a moment, relief softens her face as she recognizes you.