Finally Found (Doms of Destiny, Colorado 10)

“Wow.” Carrie turned around, smiling. “This is so much fun. I wasn’t scared at all.”

“Oh really?” Josh said and they both laughed.

Chapter Fifteen

“Copilot to pilot,” Carrie said with a grin, playing up the aviation talk.

Josh turned to her and smiled. “Go ahead, copilot.”

“There’s a large lake on our right up ahead, but so far no sign of the Loch Ness Monster.”

He and Jacob laughed. The entire flight had been so fun and they’d teased each other the whole time.

“Good job, Carrie. That’s Sanchez Reservoir.” Jacob was looking at an aviation map. “We’re about to cross into New Mexico. You’re really getting good at spotting things.”

“She sure is,” Josh said, making her feel so proud. “We’ll be landing in Red River in about twenty minutes.”

“I’m glad,” Jacob said from behind her. “I’m starving. Flying sure does build up a person’s appetite.”

“It must,” she said. “I’m hungry, too. But I wouldn’t mind flying all evening.”

Josh smiled. “So I’ll take that to mean you’re not afraid to fly any more, sweetheart. Am I right?”

“Yes, you are. I love it. Jacob mentioned that you’re helping him with his classes to get certified for this jet.”

“I am.”

“Would you take on a complete newbie like me to teach? I really want to become a pilot.”

“Lucky for you I have my instructor’s license,” Josh told her. “Of course I would love to teach you. But you’ve only taken off in a plane. You might want to wait to decide until after we land. Descending is quite different. In fact, we are ready to start our descent now.” Josh radioed the Red River tower, and excitement washed over her.

Unlike during takeoff, Josh was slowing the plane’s velocity. The ground below didn’t rush by so quickly. “I’m not scared at all,” she told them both. “This is amazing.”

When the wheels of the plane hit the runway, she didn’t gasp. Josh was in total control. She felt completely safe, thanks to him. She’d gotten to enjoy the entire trip from the airport near Destiny to here without worrying one bit.

When they walked down the stairs out of the plane, she saw a black stretch limo with a uniformed driver standing next to it.

“A limo?”

Josh bowed in front of her. “Your chariot awaits, my lady.”

Jacob put his arm around her shoulder. “It will take us all to the steakhouse.”

“I’ve never been in a limousine before either. I really do feel like a princess tonight.”

The scenery out the windows of the limo was stunning. The vehicle had a fully stocked bar, a television set, and incredible comfy seats.

“You like?” Josh said.

“I like it very much,” she confessed. “I could get used to this very fast.”

Red River, New Mexico, was a small town nestled in a mountain valley. The car stopped in front of the steakhouse, which looked like a giant red barn to Carrie. Then the driver opened the door for them, and they all exited the limo and went inside.

The interior of the steakhouse was rustic and charming, a very clean restaurant with wagon wheels for chandeliers.

The hostess led them to a table by one of the large windows in the front, allowing them full view of the beauty outside.

After finishing the delicious meal, Josh and Jacob took her dancing at a nearby hall. The band played country music and she quickly caught on to the two-step. The guys were good teachers and dancers.