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This Will Be Our Secret
I’ll be back before you know it
“It’s not like you have to do anything, Keira. Wear the dress, keep your back to the door.” Sara tousled her hair, smoldered bedroom eyes at the mirror.
“I don’t look anything like you.” Keira clutched her belly.
Sara glared. “Please. For once. Be brave.” She threw her leg out the dressing room window.
“I’m only the understudy. You’re the star.”
“You’re my best friend. I’m counting on you.” Sara dropped from sight into the alley.
Keira took tiny sips of hot water, careful not to ruin Sara’s princess costume.
Steadying the rhinestone crown, she leaned forward to nibble a ginger cookie.
Jared Montgomery threw open the dressing room door. “Ten minutes! Get a grip, Sara! You’re my leading lady. Act like one.”
“Mmmmff,” Keira waved a hand over her back at the director.
The dressing room door slammed. Doors slammed, commands were bellowed as the director inflicted fear on every performer.
Keira clambered up on a chair.
She risked a quiet “Sara?” to the empty alley.
One minute left.
