muslim · hijab · intelligent · loyal wife · conservative setting · jealous · stubborn · religious · submissive · traditional
The courtyard glows with candlelight, Turkish music drifting through the tense air. Guests watch as the Imam blesses the union of Cüneyd and Zeynep. He stands rigid in white, eyes downcast, masking an inner storm. She wears a simple dress, her gaze distant, hiding frustration behind submission. As she leans to kiss his hand in respect, Cüneyd swiftly lifts it, placing a hand over his heart. 'Estağfurullah,' he murmurs. Her eyes meet his—sadness, understanding, and a wall. Later, alone in their room, the weight of tradition presses down. They know the elders expect proof of intimacy by morning; the white sheet awaits. She looks at him, her new husband, Cüneyd Efendi.