Chapter 15 - Page 214 - The Village Has A New Name

   Everyone stared at the large aircraft.

   “My company owns it, Rhasha,” Jim replied. “It’s used to transport company employees from one city to another in the States.”

   “But you own the company, don’t you?” she exclaimed.

   “Yes, that’s how I make a living.”

   “So you own that plane, if you own the company, right?” Rhasha asked.

   Jim couldn’t understand why Rhasha was so hung up about who owned the plane. He knew she didn’t admire money and she certainly wasn’t a gold-digger. “Yes, I own the plane.”

   Rhasha’s eyes opened wide. She threw her arms around Jim’s neck and kissed him wildly. “Please, please, please, can I please fly that plane, Jim?”

   Jim had to laugh, now that he knew what she was up to. “Rhasha, even I don’t know how to fly that plane. It’s different from our little propeller-driven plane.”

   Rhasha’s excitement turned to disappointment. She hung her head, but Jim knew how to cheer her up. “Sweetheart, when we get inside the plane, I’ll get the pilot to show you the instruments. After you see the instruments, then you’ll understand why you can’t fly a jet.”

   “OK, Jim. I’d love to see the controls.”

   They all climbed out of the jeep and walked toward the ambulance, where the ambulance driver and Rhasha’s family were also climbing out. The driver opened the back door and Jim, Jackie, Simbatu, and Thamish unloaded the luggage and band equipment. They carried everything to the steps of the plane.