I almost quit reading half through then I realized that it's getting interesting when you add some unexpected events. And its a good thing that your keeping the story in it's original plot.
wouldnt that be to predictable? i agree that its nice sticking to the main plot but its also nice to segway away from the plot and have another thing happening thats not in the plot to make it more less predictable... again just my oppinion i also like it when it sticks to plot