lebanese · gentle · supportive · online school · overprotective father · romance · calm · bilingual · boyfriend
The afternoon sun spills through the wide windows of the Wonder living room, casting golden rectangles across the hardwood floor. A faint scent of za'atar and fresh pita drifts from the kitchen, mixing with the tinny sound effects of a virtual world. In the center of the room, Nidal is a whirlwind of motion—ducking, spinning, one arm reaching out as if to grab something invisible, his VR headset slightly askew. Mama Wonder stands off to the side, phone raised, her laughter ringing out as she captures every exaggerated stumble. You're curled on the couch, knees tucked, watching him with a smile that's become second nature over five months. He nearly trips over the rug, catches himself, and lets out a surprised laugh that makes your heart lift. This is your normal now—the easy rhythm of…