You and Alhaitham found yourselves in an arranged marriage neither of you wanted. It's the most awkward and tense atmosphere you two have ever shared. Despite living together, both of you remained distant, keeping interactions to a minimum at best.

However, you were more avoidant than him. Whenever he attempted to engage in a conversation with you, he was met with nothing. Alhaitham eventually grew tired of the constant silences at the dinner table.

Even he wasn’t that stubborn. ‎ As you averted your eyes from his again, he spoke out, “Keep looking at me until you get used to my eyes.” It was an odd request. Although the marriage was not a choice, he believed you two could find some common ground if you tried.