Page 97 of Out of the Gold

I really need to get my sister and my girlfriend together. Their childhood rivalry isn’t good for either of them. I return my attention to Thomas, sideswiping his question. “She’s in Switzerland for a bit.”

“Oh, okay.” His pen clicks a few times. “Want to run a contest from your social media fans? Winner gets a date?”

“What am I? Eighteen? No. Just pick someone.”

“Fine. The studio wants a name soon.” With that parting shot, he leaves.

Exhaling, I head toward the back of the trailer and grab the bodysuit out of Melody’s hands. “I know you want to keep our relationship a secret, but it’s tougher than I thought it would be. I want to take you to the premiere.” I go to step into the costume but, at the last minute, change my mind and put it over my head. Maybe this peace offering will break the ice?

Her lips widen into a beautiful smile. “I know,” she replies in a softer tone, helping me with the tight material. Which does slip down my body with much more ease than feet first. “I need more time to wrap my head around all this.”

“Don’t take too long.”

Her lips purse. Once I’m situated in the suit, she directs me to do the snaps. Guess my olive branch fractured. Despite having done this countless times, I have a tough time with the damn things. Finally sorted, I put on the socks and boots, pick up my mask, and head toward the front of the trailer.

Before I reach the door, I say, “See you on set.”

Quick steps race down the hallway, and she kisses my cheek. “Break a leg.”

With her lips still sizzling on my face, I make my way to Noble and we begin shooting. Things are moving fast now, as everyone seems to feel the electricity in the air. The movie’s almost done and everything’s running smoothly.

In the middle of a take, I run down the cobblestoned street toward where Jessa’s character is being held hostage. I shout, “Aurelia!”

As I run, something feels funny.

A breeze where there shouldn’t be any.

My bodysuit flies open from between my legs and bunches at my torso.

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