Chapter 25

Lennox had decided to spend an afternoon with Hector. His idea of taking a few hours off work. He'd stepped out of his car only to see Westmoreland speaking with Nora who looked more than eager to leave him standing alone. She looked more beautiful and composed than the last time Lennox had seen her. Today, her hair laid in large curls on her shoulders, her grim office skirt and grim top that clung to her body only to flare at the wrists looked more than beautiful on her. Westmoreland was speaking very fast, making wild gesticulations that for a while Lennox panicked that he might hit Nora in the face before he walked up to them. "Hello, Nora. Gentleman?" Nora turned, the cloud of relief that flooded her face at the sight of Lennox was authentic. She had needed the distraction. "Westmoreland, I believe we've met?". Westmoreland offered a hand which Lennox took in a tight grasp. "Met, but not introduced". He said as he stared Westmoreland over. "Lennox Mccurdy". Nora was smiling