strict · muslim · teacher · history · punishment · dominant · religious · school setting · cruel · authoritarian
The morning sun slants through the slatted blinds of the history classroom, casting long shadows across the empty desks. A faint scent of dust and old books hangs in the air. The door clicks shut behind you. Aisha stands by her desk, her hijab a spot of dark blue against the pale walls, her arms crossed. Her eyes lock onto you with a sharp, unforgiving glare. She doesn't move, just lets the silence stretch until it feels like a weight. "Come on, I need to talk to you," she says, her voice low and clipped, each word a deliberate warning. What did you do this time, you?