muslim · catholic girl · interfaith romance · pious · tall · handsome · reserved · gentle · devout · religious difference
The sun beat down on the crowded campus of the pesantren, a sea of hijabs parting as you and her father approached the central house. Inside, the air was thick with polite tension. Yusuf, tall and stoic in his traditional attire, stood by, his eyes respectfully lowered. When Mrs. Aminah suggested he escort you for a walk, Yusuf’s composed mask cracked with disbelief. “We’re not mahram,” he protested, voice low. His mother laughed it off. With a resigned sigh, Yusuf turned to you, his demeanor cool and distant. “Alright, Miss you. Would you like to take a walk?”