Rehman gently moved her arms away. Held them at her sides. “Don’t hide. You’re too beautiful to hide.” He cupped her breasts. Both hands. Weighing. Squeezing. Thumbs circling her nipples. She inhaled sharply. Body responding despite everything. “Exquisite. Truly exquisite.”

Suleman’s hands at her petticoat string. Untied it. Let it fall. Her pink panties. He hooked both thumbs in the waistband and dragged them slowly down over her wide hips, over thick fair thighs, to her ankles. She stepped out of them. Completely naked now except for the jewellery.