Wings of Promise: A Novel by Bonnie Leon

Author:Bonnie Leon [Leon, Bonnie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fiction, General, Christian, Religious, Historical, Love Stories, Alaska, Christian fiction, Women Air Pilots, Bush Pilots
ISBN: 9780800733605
Publisher: Revell
Published: 2011-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

— 15 —

Kate drained off a small amount of gasoline into a clear glass and held it up to the light. She studied the liquid. Water. And a lot more than would accumulate from condensation.

“Hey Kate, you find anything?” Mike asked as he approached.

She extended the glass to him. “There’s water in the gasoline. It’s a wonder we stayed in the air at all.”

Mike examined the plane’s fuel tank. “Looks sound. You figure you got some bad gas?”

“Most likely.” Kate fixed her eyes on Mike. “You don’t think Jack would do something—”

“No. Never. He’s surly and pompous, and he doesn’t like you much.” Mike flashed a grin, then quickly sobered. “But he wouldn’t purposely hurt someone, especially not a pilot. And even though he’s cantankerous as a cornered coon, he admires good pilots, even you.”

“Me? Every day I leave here, he’d just as soon I didn’t come back.”

Mike chuckled. “He just wants you to think that.” He rubbed a day’s worth of whiskers. “If it was done intentionally, it was probably some kids goofing around. We’d better check all the gasoline in stock and keep it under lock and key. I’ll talk to Jack about it.”

“No. I’ll tell him. It’s my plane, my flight.” Kate wished they’d found an explanation. She wouldn’t relax until they did. “I’ll check the fuel supplies. But first I’ve got to empty and clean my tanks. I need to get back in the air.”

“Okay. I’ll have a look at my own gasoline and tell the fellas to do the same. See you later.” Mike took a step toward the shop, then stopped and looked at Kate. “By the way, I had a good time last night.”

“Me too.”

“Maybe we can get together again?”

Kate hesitated. Her heart was still tied to Paul, and she wasn’t ready to give that up. But being friends with Mike, hanging out together, was something she really wanted. Hopefully he could handle just that. “Sure,” she said. “Only next time let me do the cooking. I’m not a great cook, but I can do better than sardines and crackers.” She laughed.

“You got it.” He strode toward the office.

Kate watched him go, thinking back over the previous evening. Mike had been full of stories and jokes that she’d never remember. And he’d managed to beat her at several hands of rummy. They did have fun, but she wished she’d been with Paul instead. I’ve got to stop thinking about him. He’s not in my life anymore, she thought, frustrated with herself.

Kate knew that if she wanted to enjoy what she had, she needed to accept things as they were. And Mike was no slouch. He was good-looking, fun, and crazy about her.

Over the next several weeks, Kate and Mike spent more time together. Although Paul was often in the back of her mind, Kate enjoyed Mike’s company and found herself thinking about him more and more.

Kate was scheduled for a flight to Fairbanks, along with Mike, who was picking up a plane and flying it back.

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