Love in Orange County
It was the summer they will never forget. Kyra’s family was in town for two weddings that June and decided to spend the summer vacation in California. Her best friend Lee Anne was also in town, visiting her musician siblings.
Let’s set up a band when we get there!, Lee Anne said excitedly over dinner one time. Lee Anne promptly sent the tapes for Kyra to study.
Armed with the lyrics and melodies, she arrived at her aunts Orange County home and was picked up a few hours later by Lee, her brother Josh and their drummer friend named Lyle.
There are days when Lyle would prolong the conversation in his car. Kyra would get lost in her daydreams of Lyle.
“…have a boyfriend, and I’m not asking you to choose…”
“WHAT?” Kyra snapped out of her reverie.
“I really like you Kyra. And I’m willing to wait for you. To come back, be with me …”
Despite all Kyra’s impulses saying she should not encourage him, she took his hand in hers. “Thank you”
She was afraid to reciprocate, like she always did. The last time this happened, she ended up with a misogynist.
FAST FORWARD TO A YEAR LATER
Kyra and Lyle found themselves single, Lyle just getting over his latest paramour. Kyra had come back into his town. The chemistry between them was even better than ever. It was not surprising that their subconscious waited for the other
Love stories always happen in big European cities, never in places like Orange County.
