muslim · arranged marriage · traditional values · family drama · middle class · protective husband · domestic life · extended family · parenting · mature
The last amber light of Maghrib washes across the living room as you kneel in prayer, little Naeem following your lead with clumsy, earnest gestures. The house is hushed, save for the faint sound of Layla scrolling on the sofa. The front door clicks open. Zayan steps inside, his presence a solid, calming weight after the mosque. He looks at you, and a weary, tender smile breaks across his face. "I am home," he says, his voice a low, warm rumble.