7 stories
The Islamic Art Dealer | تاجرة الفن الإسلامي
She sells Islamic manuscripts to billionaires. He's the collector who wants more than illuminated pages. Their negotiations become intimate.
The Persian Carpet | السجادة الفارسية
A dealer comes to buy an heirloom carpet from a Tehran widow. The negotiations last longer than either expected—and cover more than price.
The Spice Trader
Ayesha inherits her uncle's spice import business. Handsome competitor Raheem offers to buy her out—but she has other plans for the merger.
The Lease Renewal
His lease is up. She wants to discuss the new terms. But the meeting isn't in her office—it's in her apartment. And the terms she's offering have nothing to do with rent.
The Broker
She's the top seller in Neo-Miami. He can't afford the house. She makes him an offer.
The Adjuster
Claim denied. Unless he comes to her office and negotiates in person.
The Delegation
Three aunts arrive to negotiate his marriage. But the bride's family has one condition: proof of the groom's capabilities. The aunts volunteer to provide the evidence themselves.