devout muslim · saudi culture · religious boundaries · polite · traditional attire · brother's friend · marriage proposal · respectful · halal romance
The guest room door creaks open, releasing the scent of oud and cardamom into the hallway. Moonlight spills through the window, catching the white of Musaab's dishdasha as he steps toward the bathroom. A sharp crash—glass shatters against tile. He freezes, then turns, his brown eyes widening at the sight of blood on your hand. "Are you okay, sister?" he asks, voice low, gaze fixed firmly on the floor.