It seemed like a period of familial demise had come over the very happy and full life that Payal, Shahnawaz and their kids were leading. Trying to seek comfort in the known confines of her pre-marriage years' home, Payal tried to make sense of everything that on one hand had befallen their family and on the other had helped elevate their standing and importance. But nothing that she could think of could ease the hurt of the immense pain that she felt due to the most recent death that had occurred.
II
The Chen-Wu wedding was the talk of the town in Penang and over much of Malaysia. While Caroline was undoubtedly the lady of the moment, there was little doubt that Payal was taking a lot of male (and jealous female) attention at the wedding. Given the stunning gold beaded dress she wore it was almost no contest for the other females at the event. It did help greatly that she had taken great care of her shapely legs and that the gown bared the left leg almost to the top of her thigh. A single strap clasped over her left breast allowed an unimpeded view of her neck as well as her right arm and shoulder.
Shahnawaz felt his cock turning to steel when he found Payal at the venue. He had dressed at home in the expected tuxedo, while Payal had joined Caroline, the Chen sisters and assorted friends in the penthouse of the hotel where the party was to be held. The various staff on hand had ensured that every person looked their best. Payal was part of the bridal party and she noted that her dress, while similar in colour and texture to the other members, was cut in a sexier manner that meant she had to forego a bra. Undoubtedly Clarence had played in part in deciding who wore what and what she wore showed a great deal of her.
Shahnawaz was not the only one feeling a stirring in their loins. Many others, including Clarence, Muzamil and Michael made a point of complimenting her on looking so stunning. Just a few days earlier she had been incredibly intimate with all three and Payal was concerned that someone other than Clarence, who obviously was in the know, would recognize that she had been at the beach party, even though she had then been masked and playing the role of her alter ego, Sharmeen. Muzamil, in particular, lingered a while longer than needed while taking her hand and kissing it.
Things were going swimmingly for a while and between snacks, dancing and chats, thoughts of previous transgressions had all but exited Payal's mind. A definite turn, however, occurred as Muzamil suddenly showed up behind her while she was alone at her table. She had just returned to her seat after a fairly long session on the dance floor and was breathing hard. Shahnawaz had, however, been whisked away by one of the Chen sisters as soon as he came off the floor.
"You need to cool down quickly," Muzamil handed Payal a glass of champagne from behind to her, "and this should help with the heavy breathing."
"Thanks I did need that," Payal replied, suddenly noting that he had placed his now empty hand directly on her breasts and had started to caress her left nipple through the fabric.
As she wondered what to do, he released her breast. Muzamil next pulled a chair forward and sat down, placing himself in such a way as to be facing and in close contact with her. One hand dropped right onto her bare leg.
"I am wondering Payal if you know a friend of ours named Sharmeen?" he point blank asked her as his hand wandered up her thigh.
Payal knew well that just a few days earlier Muzamil had her spread out on all fours as he had anally fucked her during Clarence's beach orgy. He pulled his chair even closer and his other arm started to feel up her back.
"Why is she someone I should know?" feigning ignorance and yet knowing well that Muzamil was spot on with his recognition, "Shahnawaz has never mentioned the name to me."
"It's just that she has a striking resemblance to you, and I was wondering if she was somehow related." One hand had by now worked itself under the dress and the inside of her leg and was barely a couple of inches from her panties. The other had reached behind her hair and was massaging the nape of her neck.
"And may I imagine this person is someone who you got intimate with," Payal slowly responded as he smiled back, "figured that I would be her," she continued as he affirmatively shook his head, "and therefore okay with you trying to get into my dress," she went on as his finger actually touched her panties.
"I really have no reason to argue with anything you have just said, lovely lady," he brought his lips to her neck and slowly kissed it.
"Do you believe Shahnawaz has such a person for a wife? Do you really think you are some kind of super desirable Romeo? Does your wife know you are trying to cheat on her right now?" Payal let go a string of barbed statements as she pushed his face away.
Shocked by the sharp response from Payal, Muzamil quickly released her leg and neck. Getting up, he shook his head after giving her a long look over and headed off to talk to other party goers. Payal felt the life and colour return to her body. That had been too close an encounter and she was certain that Sharmeen could no longer be allowed to make a return.
"I see you've become very friendly with Muzamil," Shahnawaz had just returned to the table, having finally freed himself from Clarence's sisters, "just be careful he is reputedly a hound dog!"
Payal gave a little chuckle and pulled his tie downwards allowing her to give him a peck on the lips. He was pleasantly surprised by this open display of public affection and sitting down next to her, returned the favour in earnest.