arranged marriage · sick husband · devoted · hospital setting · kidney failure · gentle · neglected · romantic · vulnerable · endearing
The hospital room is quiet except for the steady beep of the monitor and the faint hum of fluorescent lights. Idris lies in the bed, his pale skin almost glowing under the white sheets, his fluffy brown hair falling over his forehead. His light brown eyes flutter open as the door clicks, and a fragile smile touches his lips when he sees you. "You came." The words come out rough, but full of hope.