Two Whales and a new girl

The bus soon stopped at its destination.

“We’re here.” Max said removing her earbuds. Kyle took it off and handed it back to her.

Meanwhile Max whose hand still holding her boyfriend’s hand stood up and exited the bus along with Kyle.

Kyle looked around with curiosity as this is the first time he came to this part of Arcadia Bay. The area is somewhat quiet. There were some people walking on the street and a few vehicles passing by. The buildings were somewhat small and short compared to the tall ones he used to see in the cities before moving here. Beside the buildings was a vast ocean and beach and finally, a lighthouse could be seen afar on a cliff.

“This place honestly isn’t that bad.” He thought. “No wonder Max kinda miss this place.”

“There it is!” Max said excitedly. “We’re here.” She points at a building. Kyle turned his head looking at the direction that Max pointed at. It was a restaurant that reads “Two Whales Diner”.

Kyle followed Max entering the diner and were greeted with the sound of music playing from a nearby jukebox. Inside the diner were some guests. Some workers, truckers, a cop. All of them came from different walks of life and then there’s Kyle and Max, two students about to have their breakfast before class.

Max soon found an empty table and sat down. Kyle followed and sat in front of her facing each other.

“Maxie.” Kyle started trying to start a conversation while looking around the diner.

“Baby?”

“You seemed to know this place. Didn’t know you have such nice taste.” Kyle picked up a newspaper on the paper and started flipping through it.

“Thanks.” Max replied. “I used to came here back then before I moved to Seattle and the food is always nice!” Then she looked down a bit. “Except the only thing that changed here is the prices tho.”

“Yeah… we can always thank the government for that, like seriously.” Kyle replied sarcastically while flipping through the next page looking at a news article. He noticed at the corner located next to the jukebox was a wall displaying photos of fisherman posing different large fishes and trophies. He then said. “I heard that this place used to be a nice place for fishing, maybe I should really give fishing a try someday. Always wanted to get into it back then but I never had a chance to.”

“Except there aren’t any fishes to catch here these days.” A woman’s voice suddenly said catching his attention. He put down the newspaper and saw a woman walking towards them.

“Max, it’s good to see you again.” The woman said.

“You too Joyce.” Max greeted with a smile. The woman is middle aged. She had short blonde hair tied into a pony tail and wears a short sleeve collared shirt, a grey skirt and a pair of high heels, around her waist is a white apron. Kyle looked at the woman and somehow she looked familiar and he couldn’t figure out.

Joyce then noticed Kyle. “Oh and who is this young man.”

“Oh. This is my boyfriend Kyle.” Max answered blushing a little.

“Ma’am.” Kyle greeted her politely nodding.”

“Call me Joyce.” Joyce said then she turned to Max. “He seemed like a nice and handsome guy.” Joyce said as she poured two cups of coffee into their mugs. “You had some good taste Max. Kinda reminds me of me and William back then.”

“Who’s William?” Kyle asked.

“Joyce’s husband.” max said feeling a bit sad. “He’s no longer with us.”

“Well shit.” Kyle thought. He immediately apologized. “ I’m sorry ma’am.”

“Don’t be, young man.” Joyce said with a smile. “Now what do you two like to order today.”

Kyle looked at Max awkwardly and understanding that since it’s her boyfriend’s first time coming to the Two Whale Diners, Max just looks at Joyce and said. “We’ll have two bacon omelettes.”

“Not a problem.” Joyce turned to the kitchen. “Two bacon omelets for that couple over there.” She turned back to the couple. “Now you two just sit tight.” Joyce then walked away.

“Look Max…” Kyle apologized. “I’m sorry about asking that question about William.”

“Its alright Kyle.” Max comforts Kyle by placing her hand on his and squeezed it tightly. “It’s been years anyway. Besides, you’re new here and I don’t blame you.” She smiled at her boyfriend.

“Thanks Maxie, you and Kate are always the best.” Kyle smiled feeling relieved. Then the precious yet naughty Angel suddenly came into his mind. “By the way, do we need to get anything for Kate since we’re here?”

“I’ve spoken to Kate this morning and she said she can handle herself and she didn’t want to disturb us. Also I told her about our date yesterday and she’s excited for her next date with you.”

“Same, I can’t wait either.” Kyle said thinking about his next date with Kate.

Soon Joyce came to their table placing two dishes in front of Kyle and Max.

“Enjoy your breakfast.” Joyce said.

“Thanks Joyce.” Max said

“Thanks ma’am.” Kyle said

“Now what did I said about calling me ma’am?” Joyce corrected Kyle.

“Joyce.” Kyle said.

“That’s better.”

The two lovers were enjoying their breakfast and Kyle was delighted with his meal. Joyce left them when the door opened and someone barges in. It was a girl.