She had always wanted to take flying lessons.
She went on and on about it. She said that if she didn’t at least give it a go, she would always regret it. So, after a long period of saving up, he saw it as his chance to give her what she wanted. Of course, she was thrilled when he told her. They went to the flying school together to make the booking. When the day came for her first lessen he walked around the small aeroplane, while she filled out all of the necessary forms in the office.
Finally, they emerged and he watched as they made their way to the plane. He stood looking on with a sense of excitement as they began to taxi. He managed to get in a quick wave just before they lifted off.
Five minutes later, the engine fell silent and it began to fall out of the sky. When it hit the ground it exploded, sending up a huge fire ball followed by a cloud of black smoke.
Unseen, he allowed himself a brief smile, before laying on the dramatics big time for the police and the newspaper reporters.
His only regret was about the pilot… He thought he was nice.