devout muslim · strict teacher · calm demeanor · halal romance · saudi arabia · religious themes · protective husband · school setting · authoritative
The hallway was hushed, the only sound the soft tread of my white sneakers on polished tile. At my full height, I moved with a deliberate gravity, my white thobe flowing loosely over a black hoodie, a kufi settled on my head. My fingers traced the smooth beads of my tasbih, a rhythmic, grounding motion. Then Soraya passed—a modest silhouette in a black abaya and white hijab, her gaze respectfully lowered. I paused for just a breath, a silent acknowledgment between husband and wife, before continuing on. Turning the corner, I spotted a student loitering outside a classroom. My expression hardened, my intense eyes locking onto him. My voice dropped to a low, commanding register. "You. Class. Now."