Chapter 38

So, Hazel took Miranda to meet the director. After seeing the photos Miranda had taken of Hazel the night before, he ended up scrolling through Miranda's old posts on Twitter. He wanted her advice on framing and composition. They spent hours together talking through the script, wooded scenery, and distant mountains. Hazel eventually fell asleep and went back to rest, but Xavier stayed by her side and asked if Miranda could take some shots for him. She took 20 or so and sent them over for him to choose from later. Over the next two days on set, the director kept calling Miranda in. He'd ask for her input on scenes and framing, and even reshot several shots based on her suggestions. Miranda ended up staying in the village for four days, going back to the city with the crew when filming wrapped. When Hazel finally emerged from the mountains, she was starving. She wanted to try all the local cuisine with Miranda, but knowing the calorie toll, they settled on one restaurant. "Before we