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Remain.

Hadley’s voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

Unexpectedly presented with this chance, she just seized it, driven by necessity and a sudden impulse.

The assistant director regarded her with a measure of doubt.

Is that so?”

“Definitely,” Hadley answered, her nod decisive. “Dance is an art that can’t be pretended, and I have the skills.”

With time pressing, the assistant director checked his watch. “Okay, you have thirty minutes to master a new routine because we’re on a tight schedule. Can you manage that?”

“Yes.”

Hadley assured him. “Just run me through the routine a couple of times, and I’ll be set.”

“Is that true?”

A hint of a smile appeared on the assistant director’s face, somewhat skeptical of her claim. “Alright then, show

what you can do! But remember, if you don’t get it right within two tries, that’s it.”

“Unded!”

“Come with me,” he instructed, guiding Hadley toward where the other dancers were gathered.

“Heads up, everyone. She’ll run through the choreography twice with you, and then I want to see how it looks,”

he instructed.

“Understood,” responded the group of stand–in dancers.

Hadley nearly had the whole routine down after just one rehearsal.

The choreography was straightforward–a basic ensemble piece suited for a television show background, easily

within Hadley’s capabilities.

Observing from a distance, the assistant director was impressed after watching her performance. He applauded, exclaiming, “Excellent!”

He signaled his approval with a thumbs up. “You really nailed it! Welcome aboard!”

“Thank you,” Hadley responded gratefully.

Clapping his hands, the assistant director instructed the film crew, “Let’s get her ready. Makeup and wardrobe, please. We’re shooting shortly!”

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He hurried away to brief the director on Hadley’s quick integration.

Once in costume, Hadley joined the set, and the shoot commenced flawlessly.

Nonetheless, repeated errors by the principal actor necessitated several retakes of the scene

As the day concluded and the temporary dancers were dismissed, the production assistant approached to handle their paychecks.

“Thanks a lot.”

“Appreciate it.”

and opened the envelope, delighted to see the number on her paycheck

greater than she

your payment, you are all set to

longer needed

with the amount, Hadley secured the

“Hey, hold up!”

about to leave, she heard someone

turned to see the assistant director hurrying

the assistant director

I do for you?” Hadley

replied between

performance caught my eye–it was

very generous of you,”

out his phone. “Why don’t we add each other on WhatsApp? Our team often needs dance doubles, and you

aback by

of being a dance double had

Hadley’s hesitation, he continued, “Dance doubles earn significantly more than what you did today. Does that sound

of better earnings quickly convinced

“Thank you so much.”

out her phone. “Just a heads up, I have night shifts, so my

assured her, syncing their WhatsApp

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suitable comes up, I’ll reach out. If it works with your

“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

found herself with a resolved part–time job situation. She couldn’t shake off the feeling

was where Hadley’s roots were deep; born and raised, she was determined to remain.

home again,

$400 she had just made, Hadley decided to indulge in a dinner

bacon.

the table, anticipation made her mouth

was about to enjoy

display, she saw it was Eric. Hadley suppressed

now? Are we ready to

sarcasm and

was taken aback. What was prompting this

sharply, his irritation was

quickly understood, though she remained unfazed

Understood, I’ll be there early. But don’t call me ungrateful–you never r

frustration

she seemed to have a retort

days when she relied on him, he was equally frustrated

independence.

his rebuke, Hadley interjected, “Is there anything

hang up…”

“Wait!”

clenched his teeth.

and we

“I’ll make

turned

“We have to visit Grandma together. This isn’t

maintain appearances, especially for Nyla’s

massaged her temples. “Alright,

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“Where’s your place?”

paused for a

of letting Eric know where she lived. It wasn’t about

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