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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.”

delighted to see the number on her paycheck 3400,

than she had

receiving your payment, you are all set

longer needed

Hadley secured the

“Hey, hold up!”

she was about to leave,

turned to see the assistant

the assistant director exclaimed, “I’m glad I caught you

do for you?”

between breaths,

dance performance caught my eye–it

of you,” Hadley responded, appreciating

don’t we add each other on WhatsApp? Our team often needs dance doubles, and you

taken aback

idea of being a dance double had never

significantly more than what you did today. Does that sound good to

better

“Thank you so much.”

her phone. “Just a heads up, I

director assured her, syncing their

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something suitable comes up, I’ll reach out. If it

“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

herself with a resolved part–time job situation. She couldn’t

and raised, she was determined to remain. No one

make her abandon her home again, as they had in the

to indulge in a dinner treat for

bacon.

the table, anticipation made

she was about to enjoy her first bite,

was Eric. Hadley suppressed the urge

now? Are we

sarcasm and annoyance. “Hadley, it’s not just your manners that

was taken aback. What was prompting this

Eric’s voice rose sharply, his irritation was clear. “Grandma’s surgery is

understood, though she remained

call me ungrateful–you never r Grandma’s surgery was tomorrow until

Eric’s frustration

she seemed to have a retort

days when she relied on him, he was equally frustrated with her

independence.

Eric could continue his rebuke, Hadley interjected, “Is there anything else? Because if not, I’m about

hang up…”

“Wait!”

clenched his teeth. “Where are you staying? I’ll pick

we can

swiftly. “I’ll make my own way

turned

upset. “We have to visit Grandma

maintain appearances,

her temples. “Alright, we’ll

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“Where’s your place?”

paused for

about what he might think, she simply didn’t want

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