Summer Love Revisited: The Story of Andrea and Lewis
Clearwater Beach, Florida – The summer of 2014 holds a special place in Andrea Camila’s heart. It was during this sunny season that Andrea, then 14 years old, experienced her first taste of love and heartbreak. Little did she know that fate would bring her and Lewis Kelly together again years later.
Both Andrea and Lewis were vacationing at a hotel in Clearwater Beach, Florida, surrounded by friends and family. Andrea, a Florida resident originally from Puerto Rico, was instantly captivated by a 16-year-old Irish boy named Lewis. His accent, reminiscent of One Direction’s Niall Horan, and his quiet demeanor made him stand out among the American teenagers at the hotel.
Andrea found herself daydreaming about Lewis, stealing glances whenever she had the chance. Their paths finally crossed when a seagull swooped down and stole Andrea’s cookie, prompting her laughter. It caught Lewis’ attention, and her friend seized the opportunity to introduce them.
Instantly hitting it off, Andrea and Lewis spent the next few days getting to know each other, sharing laughs, and even sharing their first kiss in the rain. However, their time together was bittersweet, as they knew their summer romance had an expiration date. With Lewis residing in Ireland and Andrea in the United States, maintaining a long-distance relationship seemed impossible for two teenagers without the means to travel the world.
But the young couple promised to keep in touch through social media. However, their hopes were tested as Lewis found himself without internet access during a trip to the Irish countryside, leading Andrea to believe he had forgotten about her. Filled with heartache, Andrea confronted Lewis through a heartfelt message, expressing her emotions and setting clear boundaries.
Months of tears and longing followed for Andrea, who couldn’t help but think of Lewis daily. She felt conflicted when Lewis would occasionally Snapchat her, even though they were no longer together. In an attempt to move on, Andrea asked Lewis to refrain from sending her Snapchats, stating that he was a “blast from the past” that she didn’t want to remember.
But despite their separation, thoughts of Andrea lingered in Lewis’ mind over the years. In 2017, he even wrote a note to himself on his iPhone, stating, “I will marry Andrea Camila.” It was an instinctive action, a premonition of sorts.
However, Lewis hesitated to reach out to Andrea. Years had passed since they had messaged each other directly. Yet, their connection remained. Andrea often found herself reminiscing about their summer of love and holding onto the happy memories.
And fate had its way of bringing them back together. During a chance encounter, Andrea and Lewis reconnected, reigniting the sparks of their past romance. Now older and more mature, they have a deeper understanding of what it takes to make a long-distance relationship work.
Their love story serves as a reminder that sometimes, against all odds, first loves can find their way back to each other. And with the memories of that unforgettable summer of 2014, Andrea and Lewis are ready to embrace their second chance at love.