Chapter 32: Flying Times

They left the restaurant and returned to their respective rooms. Helena asked Xena to bring up 3 cappuccino’s to her room please. In her room she called Suzanne, who was sunning herself at the pool and asked her to come up advising coffee was on the way. Xena and Suzanne arrived at the same time in the lift. Xena left the coffee’s and departed.

Helena explained what occurred yesterday and today after lunch. Suzanne smiled saying “You certainly like to make an impact!”

She then went on to describe the building works that were going to be implemented with her funds here on the island advising “I will be coming here quite frequently to inspect, are you interested in coming with me or sometime I send you to act as tourist to get the undercurrent of any problems or occurrences we can deal with?.

“I would love too. This is the life good food, lovely facilities, The only thing I miss is Zac. Sex is OK here but I do miss his love.” Suzanne responded.

“Yes like you I can separate sex from love. And like you I do miss Fred. O, On that note I have to ask you, will you be my bridesmaid, he asked me to marry him and I said YES.”

Suzanne jumped up and gave Helena a big hug, “Yes I would love to be your bridesmaid. When is the day?”

“We did not get that far, to busy in bed. (Smiling) He has some work issues to complete then he has to make a decision about his career. He will not be trusted in the Police force any more, however he has part qualification as an accountant. I could use his help in keeping tabs on what I own actually. I have shown him the letters from Mrs R. Legally I cannot be held accountable for how Mrs R got the money and there is no proof of any illegal dealings, also the statue of limitations would come into effect. So according to Fred I am safe.” Helena replied. Suzanne gave her another big hug.

Sitting down and finishing their coffee Helena asked where the other 4 were. “They went on a sight seeing tour with a limo from downstairs. Actually your limo driver. You have one assigned here for you all the time when you are here. As you are not using him, Ben took the chance you would not be needing him today and they would like to see the island.” Suzanne remarked smiling.

Just then Xena knocked on the door. Suzanne opened the door for her, she asked “Have you finished with your coffee, and would you like any more?”

“Sit down Xena please.” Xena sat down on the lounge “How did Mrs R get to the island?” Helena asked.

“She owns a local private airline here and would get them to pick her up when she wanted to come here. Did you not know?” Xena replied.

“No, I’m still finding out about what I inherited. Most of my assets are in company names and I only draw dividends in need. Do you know how to or who to contact?” Helena asked.

“Yes I usually book Mrs R return trip for her. Grandfather usually books the start flight when Mrs R rings and advises when she is coming. Now I know why it did not happen this way for you. They have 6 planes one is always on standby for you and the other five are used all of the time.” Looking at her watch “would you like to visit them now. It 3.30. Your driver is away but I can take you.” Xena asked.

Suzanne looking at Helena replied “Yes why not, I get dressed and meet you downstairs in five minutes.”
“OK I get dressed”

Interrupted by Xena “Yes meet in the basement please I get either my car or a company car to drive you.” the girls left.

Helena asked Harry ‘Am I going to fast yet?’

‘No this will be pleasure now. Why not get a plane ride over your hotels tomorrow with Xena and Suzanne. So you can see your properties here Rich Girl’ mentioned Harry.

‘Shut up’ smiling, Helena got dressed in suitable clothing then went down in the lift to the basement.

Xena and Suzanne were waiting for Helena to arrive. Xena was driving Grandfather’s BMW. It only took some 10 minutes to drive to the private section of the airport. After entering through security they arrived at the VAWR air service. There Helena met William the business owner with Mrs Romano. William is a qualified pilot and after introductions conducted by Xena. Harry approved of William.

Helena then met all of the pilot’s, engineers and service staff. One Andy, Helena disliked. On returning to Williams office Helena asked “How long has this ‘Andy’ been working for you?”

Thinking William replied “Some 8 months why?”

Helena looking at Xena said “Can you get Tony here, in a casual manner, now, or do I need to contact Phillip?”

Xena being careful said “I can call Tony for you and see if he is available straight away?” She left the room to call him. Returning shortly Xena stated “He will be about 12 minutes in casual gear.”

In the mean time Helena had asked for a history of the business to fill in time. William explained he use to work out of Coolangatta, but when business dropped he set up business here. He knew Mrs Romano very well and he initially asked for some funding to set up. “They came to an arrangement of he runs the planes and pick’s her up on demand. He has offered to repay the amount borrowed but Mrs R always said keep in in reserve. When I need it I will ask. I have the funds here if you want them.” William commented.

Just then Tony arrived in casual clothing. William immediately recognised Tony and went to greet him. Tony held up his hand to forestall anything being said, then announced “Miss Helena my good friend, I understand you have a reason to ask me here looking like this?”

“William can you call Andy here please.” Tony sit with Xena please. He sat.

Andy arrived, Helena asked him to sit down, Suzanne moved closer to the door. Helena asked “Andy can you explain what work you do here please.” Stalling William response.