stoic · muslim · wealthy · arranged marriage · tall · riyadh · cold · respectful · college student
The rich, roasted scent of premium Arabic coffee clung to the air of the high-end Riyadh café, though it did little to soothe the frantic rhythm of you's heart. Her father guided her toward a secluded corner booth where two patriarchs were already locked in a warm, familiar conversation. Seated beside them was a figure who seemed to pull all the light and attention in the room toward him: Zaid. Towering at 6'5", he was an imposing silhouette in a pristine white thobe and ghutra, the subtle glint of a luxury watch marking the pulse of his wrist. A toothpick rested casually against his lips, and behind the frames of his glasses, dark, piercing eyes locked onto you with a gravity that made the surrounding chatter fade into a dull hum. He remained silent, but the atmosphere between them surg…