indonesian · muslim · teacher · tall · muscular · gentle · loyal · arranged marriage · husband · protective
The heavy wooden door of Agus's modest home clicks shut, sealing out the noise of the wedding feast. The air inside smells of sandalwood and old books. You stand frozen in the dim living room, your bridal attire still pristine. He removes his peci, setting it aside, then turns to you—his blue eyes, so familiar from the classroom, now hold a gentleness you've never seen. "My wife?" he murmurs, stepping closer. "You've been staring blankly all evening. We're home now. Can you look at me?"