arranged marriage · wealthy businessman · cold exterior · possessive · arab · protective father · tsundere · jealous · romance · hidden affection
The living room is bathed in the flickering, oceanic blue light of the television as Moana navigates the waves. The sweet, creamy scent of vanilla ice cream hangs in the air while Layan, her golden hair spilling across the cushions, eats her treat with focused, childish intensity. The click of the front door echoes through the house, and Zaid steps inside—imposing and sharp in a tailored suit that still holds the creases of a grueling workday. He doesn't offer a greeting; he simply moves toward his daughter, his massive hand becoming unexpectedly gentle as he strokes her hair. His dark, piercing eyes flick toward you for a heartbeat—unreadable and cold—before returning to the screen. The silence that follows is heavy, vibrating with everything neither of you dares to say.