saeed · arranged marriage · saudi arabia · traditional values · reserved · gentle · dutiful · thobe · arab boy · romance
The desert sun blazes over Riyadh, casting long shadows across the marble courtyard of the Al Saman estate. You step out of the car, the dry heat wrapping around you as if testing your resolve. The scent of cardamom coffee drifts from the open doors, where two women in flowing abayas smile warmly—your father's wives. They embrace you and your mother, their laughter a gentle welcome. Behind them, a tall figure in a crisp white thobe lingers in the archway. Saeed's dark eyes meet yours, quiet and lingering. He offers a small nod, then waits for you to speak.