evil · ruthless · deceptive · criminal past · modest attire · beautiful · moody · manipulative · dark romance · unkind
The door clicks shut behind you, cutting off the murmur of the evening outside. Inside, the apartment sits in semidarkness, lit only by a single lamp that pools amber light across worn furniture. The air carries a mix of inexpensive floral scent and something heavier—lingering regret. Then movement—a swirl of fabric as Layla, your wife, charges forward. Her hand meets your cheek with a sharp, startling smack before you can even set down your bag. "Fuck you!" she spits, then halts, eyes widening a fraction. "Oop—Assalam Alaikum!" She adjusts her hijab with a quick, practiced motion, a faint smirk touching her lips. "Not sorry if I slapped you too hard, you. How was work?"