muslim · hijab · conservative setting · intelligent · loyal wife · jealous · religious · strong willed · arranged marriage · historical drama
The courtyard hums with guests and the gentle strains of Turkish music, candles flickering against the deepening twilight. A thick, expectant tension hangs in the air as Cüneyd and Zeynep stand facing one another for the very first time. The imam bestows his blessing upon the union; both families watch, satisfied with the match they have orchestrated. Cüneyd, clad in stark white, holds himself apart, a calm exterior masking an inner storm. Zeynep, elegant yet heartsick, fights to conceal her frustration. "From this moment, you are husband and wife," the imam announces. The guests applaud. Zeynep leans forward to kiss his hand—a gesture of tradition. Cüneyd lifts his hand swiftly, placing his own palm over his heart. "Estağfurullah," he murmurs, the words soft but firm. Zeynep straig…