It was some time late in the month of May when two fiery souls, both acting as if they’d been love struck by Cupid’s darts, decided to meet. He was a famous actor on a short rest in between films, and in his early thirties, Bill was a lively guy still full of vigor and passion.
She was a young girl who just graduated from the University of Texas. Mentally, Victoria’s mind was already set for summer vacation and the excessive but responsible celebrating deserved by someone who just spent the past four years sitting in a classroom.
This blossoming romance began in autumn of the previous year when after watching Bill Greenwood’s latest movie, Victoria found herself a little consumed by the talented actor’s performance. Bill played the role of a first responder who answered the call for search and rescue missions during times of national weather emergencies.
Anyway, in typical Hollywood fashion, Roger Lindland, played by Bill Greenwood, saved the day. He rescued the damsel in distress, fell in love, and rode off into the sunset. It was dramatic romance at the highest level.
After leaving the theatre, Victoria Burnett joked with her friends about how she was going to search for the young actor’s social media page and send him a message when she returned to her dorm room. Her friends just laughed.
“We dare you,” they said laughing.
When Victoria returned to her dorm room, she messaged Bill Greenwood who just happened to be on a short break in between films, and he responded.
They sent messages back and forth to one another, then videos, and finally, they exchanged phone numbers. Bill and Victoria were like twin flames destined for reunification despite living in a reality that used time to keep them divided. They spoke several times per week consistently, and Bill’s short break turned into an extended vacation as his new movie contract was still under negotiations.
Bill was sensual and infatuated with what Victoria was sharing with him, and Victoria was intellectually stimulated by Bill’s quick-witted and loving words. They enjoyed the computer time they shared with each other.
The winter came and went quickly, and the spring seemed to be moving at an even faster pace. Victoria took her last class in April, and Bill was talking to her about meeting him. The timing was perfect, she was done with school, and he was still waiting for his new contract.
The plan was for Victoria to drive north from Texas, and for Bill to drive east from California until they met in the Heartland, and I couldn’t think of more fitting place for two lovers to meet. X marked the spot for this fated trip. Wichita, Kansas was the destination.
Bill Greenwood. He was an actor preparing to star in his thirteenth film. He was young, rich, and famous. Victoria Burnett. She was a college graduate with her whole life in front of her. She was young and beautiful, and she held the world in the palm of her hand.
Never in their wildest dreams did either of them see this coming. Was it true love? Where they really twin flames destined for reunification?
Well, we’ll never know. With a shorter distance to travel, Victoria got to Wichita first. Not long after, Bill arrived. They ran to one another with their arms outstretched. They hugged and kissed, and at that very moment, they were both killed by a tornado that came ripping through the region unexpectedly.
How ironic.
Romance With a Twister is a work of fiction written by Francis Joseph LaManna.
Nooz Buffet 