Chapter 10

He was in the water the next moment. Blair and Andrea had long started to beat about the water and Vera was clutching to Lennon's back as he swam steadily to the very center of the water. Kim entered the water slowly. Relishing the sensation of cool waters seeping gradually to her pores. She played around the shallowest parts, alone.
"Come on, swim to these parts, Kim".
Lennon called to her he'd set Vera down and Kim was surprised at how sleek she was In water. She looked around, there was no sign of Lennox, he'd probably swam behind one of the tall rocks in the blue lake.
"Where's Lennox?"
She called to Lennon who seemed to be the only one paying her attention.
"He's behind you!"
Lennon said and dived inside the water. Kim turned around abruptly and there was Lennox smiling mischievously before her.
"Wait, how did you get on the banks again?"
She was puzzled.
" I'm a terribly good swimmer, ma'am".
He said as he dived in and flung her on his back effortlessly. He swam off to the deepest part where the finest rock that looked like a monument stood. She clung to him and whispered
"I want to rest on that rock. I want to touch it!"
She was ecstatic as she spoke
" Of course, the water around there is surprisingly low"
He said. He swam steadily to the rock and set her down. Kim was leaning on the rock and the water only stopped on her stomach. She carressed the smooth Rock.
"It feels so good " .
"Yeah it does"
Lennox said. His voice was hoarse and his eyes darkened with arousal. He drifted closer to her and claimed her lips in his.
"I don't want this.."
Kim began to decline weakly before he took her lips. She kissed him back. They kissed for long silent moments until Lennox said breathlessly
"For as long as we're in Loch Lomond, we're a couple. I'm sorry for the inconveniences I might be causing you but do know that you're doing me a favour, out of your own volition".
He touched his tongue to her earlobe and licked it. She was aroused and wanted him to take her just like he was. He pressed himself to her, his aroused manhood pressed against her and a moan escaped her lips. He began to kiss her again and her hands went to his hair. He reached for her swimsuit and began to slip it down her arms and she protested.
"Wait, what if someone swims here?"
She asked
" We're behind a fucking rock, Kim. My brothers are too busy to swim to this part knowing fully well that I'm here....with you".
" Oh".
He stopped slipping down her swimsuit and carried her, giving him access to yank it off her legs. Kim was totally naked except for the water that covered her to mid stomach. Her perky nipples played on his chest and she longed for him. He held her to the rock and parted her legs with his. He slipped into her smoothly and made love to her against the rock.
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Max was seated in the large hall with a woman with blazing red hair when they returned from the river. He was nodding at something the lady was saying. Lennox paled next to her upon seeing the red hair. Blair simply called
"Fiona! What brings you?"
He asked in an amused surprise
"Blair, it's nice to see you. Oh, Lennox, Lennon!"
She turned sharply and stood up abruptly when her eyes met them and made her way supercillously to them.
Andrea and Vera advanced forward as If on cue, their eyes fixated on her hair. Fiona made her way hastily to Lennox but she was caught by Vera and Andrea. The ladies were interested in her beautiful coiffure and hair and they expressed it.
"Beautiful hair you got here, it's nice to see you again"
Andrea said rubbing strands of her hair.
"Thank you, how're you ladies?"
" We're just fine".
Vera replied. The last time Fiona had visited the house, she'd come under the pretext of wanting to see Max but had left soon after she heard Lennox was abroad.
"You look good, Fiona".
Andrea gushed. Fiona was desperate to reach Lennox who stood, impassive with Kim's hand in his own and Lennon wearing a grim smile. Fiona rushed past the ladies and threw herself against Lennox.
"Baby! I missed you, it's nice having you back home ".
She said enthusiastically. Lennox was stoic. He still held kim's hand in his and did not return her hug. She stepped back and looked Lennox over, totally ignoring Kim. Kim tried to force her hands out of Lennox's but he wouldn't let go her hands. Vera was chatting animatedly with Andrea as they padded close to the stairs that led to their individual rooms. They stopped to kiss Max who was having a good time talking with Blair, totally ignoring Kim and the people in her company. Including the red hair.
"I'll excuse you guys ". Lennon said and made to leave but Fiona planted herself before him and said
"Don't be silly, I came for your wedding! I learnt it's this evening".
" Ah, yes, Vera invited you?"
Lennon seemed surprised since he didn't remember sending her an invitation and as far as he knew, the wedding was supposed to have only few relatives in attendance and Vera hadn't mentioned anything about Fiona.
" Come on, silly. I just knew. I'm happy I'm here!"
She said. Lennox walked past her, he had left kim's hands and she stood there, with Fiona and Lennon. He went to Max and spoke a few words to him. Fiona pretended still, that Kim was not there, she clung to Lennon's arm as she began to speak
"Sweetie, I'm so happy for you...you're getting married!"
" Thanks a lot, Fiona, I'm glad you came".
Lennon said. Even though he looked bothered.
"It's nothing, family always show up for each other".
She said and laughed, an humourless laughter.
"I'll go show Kim her room"
Lennon said and grabbed Kim's hand, she didn't pull back her hands even if she knew Lennon wanted to escape from Fiona.
Fiona followed briskly behind. Lennon stopped to perk Max and so did Kim. Lennox was sitting casually now with Max and he held Kim by the waist as she stopped to kiss Max.
"Come on, Babe. Let's sit a while with Max..The soon to be couple can go start preparing, Ah, Fiona, it's been a long time indeed "
Kim was surprised and annoyed at how erratic his mood was. His mood seemed to be oscillating between anger and stern politeness.
"Yes indeed".
Fiona said. Lennon walked past them and Kim took the seat next to Lennox as he'd motioned for her to.
"Fiona, I'm surprised to see you and I've said this more than once, seeing that you where not formally invited for the wedding ".
Max said. His gaze was grim
" Pa, I already said that we're family, I'm a part of this family " .
She pouted.
" Forgive my manners, let me do a little introduction between you ladies ".
Lennox said and adjusted on the chair. He threw his hand around Kim and spoke
"Fiona, this is Kimberly Foster, my financ�� . She's American".
Fiona was wide eyed.
" Oh..."
She said, indecisive of what she should say.
"And, Kim, this is Fiona Cameron, My ex lover".
It pissed Kim that he had been so sincere in calling her his ex lover. She looked again at the beautiful Supercilious Fiona and it angered her to think that she'd once been the one that Lennox made love to. She hated to think about it. She was consumed with Jealousy as the thoughts of Fiona writhing under Lennox haunted her.
"Finally, we're introduced"
Kim said at last and extended her hand for a shake. Fiona barely let their hands touch before taking her hand back.
"You're illogically beautiful, Kim".
Fiona said, half expecting Kim to take it as a compliment but Kim looked at her in horror before replying sharply
"No, you're the one who's illogically beautiful with Flaming red hair that looks terrible on you "
Fiona gasped at the sudden remark.
" Why do you abuse me,?"
Fiona cried, "i meant no harm!"
" Neither did I"
Kim retorted
you don't have a place here, just know that !"
Fiona said as looked helplessly at Lennox and then to Max but both didn't seem to care about her.
" You have a place here? That's hilarious. No one wants you here and it's been so obvious the moment I saw you. They practically walk out of you, can't you see that? You should be too embarrassed to stay!"
Kim said and stood up abruptly. She ascended the stairs in a hurry, taking the steps two at a time. They heard the door slam shut.
Lennox chuckled.