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, welcomed

a single run-through, Sherilyn had nearly mastered it. The routine was basic group choreography, nothing too challenging for a TV backdrop. Her dancing

from the side and applauded happily after the second run.

you so much,

his hands. "Let's get her into makeup and

off to brief the director on

though they had to do several

pleasantly surprised to find out she was getting $400-more than

Pleased with the extra cash, Sherilyn packed up, ready to

"Hey, w

you!

assistant director calling after her,

Sherilyn asked, "Is there something you

assistant director smiled warmly, "You stood

that's very kind of you."

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