Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 46

When speaking, Sherilyn was a bundle of nerves. She needed work terribly and didn't think twice when the opportunity unexpectedly popped up. Her head was buzzing with excitement as she jumped at the chance.

The assistant director gave her a once-over, clearly skeptical "Seriously?"

"Absolutely Sherilyn nodded eagerly, "Dancing's all about the skill, and that's not something I can lie about."

With time ticking away, the assistant director glanced at his watch, "Okay, here's the deal. You've got half an hour to learn a new routine. We're on a tight shooting schedule. Any issues with that?" "No problem" Sherilyn nodded with unwavering confidence. "Show me twice, and I have it down."

"Really? The assistant director looked amused, somewhat doubting her bravado, "Fine, let's see what you've got. You're out if you can't handle it after two run throughs"

Sherilyn was overjoyed. "Deall"

"Let's go then" The assistant director led her over to meet the other dancers.

"This is her. You're in charge. Run her through twice, and I want to see the results."

The group, all temporary dancers themselves,

nearly mastered it. The routine was basic group choreography, nothing too challenging for a TV backdrop.

after the second run. "Fantastic!" He gave Sherilyn a thumbs up. "You nailed

much, Sherilyn

director clapped his hands. "Let's get her into

off to brief the director on the

was ready, the shooting went off without a hitch, though they had

the dancers were all temporary hires, a production assistant came over to settle their payments afterward. "Thanks." Sherilyn was pleasantly surprised to find out she was getting $400-more than she had expected.

of the shoot didn't involve them. Pleased with the extra cash, Sherilyn

"Hey, w

you!

see the assistant director calling after her, out of breath, "Oh good, you haven't left. I needed to

asked, "Is there

assistant director smiled warmly, "You stood out with your

very kind

the thing." He pulled out his phone. "We often need stand-ins for dance sequences. You've got the look, the physique, not to mention the talent. I could put in a good word for you" The opportunity took Sherilyn by surprise. Being a dance stand in was something